Acrylic Oxford Poplin Fabric from Japan
This is a plain weave oxford cloth made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, weighing approximately 150 gsm with uneven yarn counts fitting the poplin definition under chapter 55 notes. It qualifies for HTS 5512.29.0045 as oxford cloth containing 85% or more acrylic staple fibers, used commonly for lightweight apparel linings. The fabric's construction excludes it from lighter sparse weaves like cheesecloth.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ acrylic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to 5515
• Provide weave specifications and gsm in documentation to match 'oxford cloth' criteria per statistical notes
• Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring it doesn't meet square construction with 43-68 yarn numbers