Polyester Staple Poplin for Shirt Linings from Japan
Unbleached poplin fabric from 90% polyester staple fibers, plain weave not of square construction, over 170 g/m² with yarn number >26, fitting statistical note (a)(ii). Commonly cut for garment linings. HTS 5512.11.0010 applies to its unbleached polyester staple composition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label rolls with fiber content and construction specs for CBP inspection; avoid mixing with filament fabrics in same shipment; test for staple vs filament to prevent Chapter 54 misclassification