Viscose Poplin Printcloth Alternative from Japan
Dyed viscose filament printcloth resembling poplin/broadcloth but qualifying as printcloth due to precise yarn specs: <170 g/m², square weave, 45-65 yarn number. HTS 5408.32.9040 applies as other printcloth, distinct from poplin exclusions in statistical notes. Used in blouses and scarves.
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
• Differentiate from poplin via lab tests confirming >33 singles/cm² and no low yarn number exclusion
• Include weave analysis reports; combinations must be exclusively plain weave per note (a)
• Avoid declaring as broadcloth if specs fit printcloth to prevent duty reassessment