Flame-Resistant Modacrylic Poplin from Japan
Unbleached modacrylic poplin fabric, 91% modacrylic staple, 130 gsm, plain non-square weave meeting poplin criteria under note (a)(i) with >33 threads/cm. Designed for protective clothing linings.
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 FR standards separately; tariff based on fiber, not performance
• Avoid industrial end-use declarations that trigger anti-dumping reviews
• Document yarn number >26 for heavier weights to fit poplin exclusion