Blue Polyester Denim Poplin Blend from Japan
Woven blue fabric resembling denim but with poplin characteristics, 86% polyester staple fibers for shirting. Under HTS 5512.19.0010 for blue denim statistical class, though weave nears plain per note (a) exclusions. Used for casual button-down shirts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Measure warp/filling ends per cm to confirm not excluded poplin under note (a)(i) if ≤170 g/m²
• Provide yarn number averages to avoid sheeting misclassification per note (b) square construction rules