Multi-Color Acetate Broadcloth for Blouses from Japan
Broadcloth woven from acetate artificial filament yarns of different colors, plain weave not napped, average yarn number >26, weight >170 g/m². Fits HTS 5408.33.90.20 as other poplin or broadcloth per note (c)(ii), excluding cabled yarns. Suited for lightweight blouse production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document yarn twist levels to exclude 'flat fabrics' under note (b) during import declaration
• Test for napping and report as 'not napped' to align with poplin/broadcloth definitions
• Bundle with end-use statements if for retail to prevent industrial reclassification