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
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
• 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