Acrylic Poplin Fabric from Japan
A plain weave woven fabric made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, classified as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5512.29.00 as it contains 85% or more acrylic staple fibers and does not fit specific subcategories like sheeting or printcloth. Commonly used for upholstery and apparel linings.
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 weight data to justify 'poplin' exclusion from statistical notes
• Avoid misclassification as sheeting by documenting non-square construction