Acetate Broadcloth Dress Fabric from Japan
A uniformly dyed broadcloth fabric from acetate filament yarns, plain weave not of square construction, suitable for women's dresses with its smooth sheen and lightweight drape at 140 gsm. Classified in 5408.32.90.20 as it meets poplin/broadcloth definitions: plain weave, napped finish optional, excluding heavier or square weaves. Ideal for summer apparel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label fiber content precisely as '100% acetate' and ensure dyeing uniformity to prevent misclassification as yarn-dyed
• Include weave analysis report confirming >33 ends/picks per sq cm exclusion for poplin status