Unbleached Acrylic Poplin Fabric from Japan
This unbleached poplin fabric is made from 88% acrylic staple fibers and 12% polyester, weighing 150 gsm with a plain weave not of square construction. It qualifies as poplin under statistical note (a) due to its construction exceeding the exclusion criteria for low-density or coarse yarns. Used primarily for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
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 fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ acrylic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to other subheadings
• Include weave specifications and gsm in invoices to prove poplin classification per statistical note (a)
• Avoid misclassification as sheeting by documenting non-square construction and thread count