Bleached Acrylic Broadcloth Roll from Japan
Bleached broadcloth of 92% acrylic staple, 160 gsm, plain weave not napped, qualifying as poplin/broadcloth by excluding low yarn number fabrics over 170 gsm per note (a)(ii). Commonly used for blouses and lightweight jackets.
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
• Certify gsm under 170g to leverage poplin definition without coarse yarn exclusions
• Include photos of weave structure in documentation for classification disputes
• Watch for bulk packaging misread as industrial; specify retail fabric use