Viscose Filament Poplin Dress Lining from Japan
Poplin fabric from viscose artificial continuous filaments in yarns of different colors, plain weave over 170 g/m², not square construction. Meets HTS 5408.33.90.20 criteria for other poplin/broadcloth as per statistical notes (b)-(c), excluding flat or low-density weaves. Commonly used as lining in apparel.
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
• Submit construction diagrams showing more than 472 turns/meter exclusion for flat fabrics to affirm poplin status
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as printcloth by confirming no square construction with >33 ends/picks per cm²
• Certify artificial filament origin (e.g
• viscose from cellulose) with manufacturer specs for Chapter 54 eligibility