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%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 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