High-Density Acrylic Broadcloth from Japan
Bleached broadcloth of 89% acrylic staple fibers, 155 gsm, plain weave with 45 ends/cm, qualifying as poplin by surpassing printcloth width but non-square per note (a). Used in scarves and summer blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide thread count affidavits to confirm poplin vs. sheeting square construction
• Ensure staple fiber proof via microscopy, as filament mimics are common pitfalls
• For rolls >50m, declare as bulk to avoid set packaging duties