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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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