Bleached Viscose Poplin Fabric from Japan
A plain weave unbleached or bleached woven fabric made from 100% viscose artificial filament yarn, classified under HTS 5408.31.20.90 as unbleached or bleached other woven fabrics of artificial filaments. It meets poplin specifications with non-square construction and suitable weight/yarn count per chapter notes. Used for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify yarn is artificial filament (e.g
• viscose rayon) via mill test certificates to avoid reclassification to synthetic Chapter 54
• Confirm unbleached/bleached status and weave type matches poplin/broadcloth definitions; provide lab reports for weight and yarn number