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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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