Acrylic Poplin Fabric from Japan
A plain weave woven fabric made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, classified as poplin under statistical note (a). It falls under HTS 5512.29.00.90 as other woven fabrics containing 85% or more acrylic staple fibers, not specifically enumerated elsewhere. Used for lightweight apparel like shirts and blouses.
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 construction details (e.g
• poplin specs per statistical note) in entry docs to avoid misclassification