Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric from Japan
This is an unbleached plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric weighing over 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per cm², qualifying as poplin or broadcloth per statistical note (a). It contains 85% or more polyester staple fibers and is used for lightweight apparel linings. Classified under 5512.11.0010 due to its unbleached state and specific construction.
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
• Verify fabric weight and weave construction match poplin definition to avoid reclassification; provide lab test reports confirming 85%+ polyester staple fiber content; ensure no napping if declared as standard poplin to prevent duty disputes