Bleached Polyester Broadcloth 614 from Japan
A bleached broadcloth fabric (statistical suffix 614) made from 90% polyester staple fibers, plain weave, 140 gsm, with uneven warp/filling density. Meets poplin/broadcloth criteria by excluding low-density lightweights per note (a)(i). Used for shirting and casual wear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'broadcloth 614' only if matching statistical definitions; customs may require weave analysis
• Include bleaching process documentation to differentiate from unbleached under same HTS