Modacrylic Broadcloth for Dress Shirts from Japan
A broadcloth fabric of 90% modacrylic staple fibers, plain weave, 160 gsm, average yarn number >26, not square construction. Meets chapter 55 definition for broadcloth excluded from lighter/low-density fabrics. Used in durable, wrinkle-resistant dress shirts, under HTS 5512.29.0015.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit weave analysis confirming non-square construction and yarn number to justify poplin/broadcloth status
• Ensure invoices detail staple fiber length and modacrylic certification for quota avoidance