Unbleached Polyester Staple Poplin from Japan
Unbleached poplin fabric from 87% polyester staple fibers, plain weave, 160 gsm, not square with >33 ends/picks per cm excluded by weight. Fits HTS 5512.91.00.10 as unbleached poplin/broadcloth. Commonly used for industrial workwear linings.
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
• Conduct yarn count tests to confirm average number >26 for heavier fabrics per note (a)(ii)
• Declare as 'unbleached' accurately; bleaching changes processing status
• Avoid misdeclaration as sheeting; poplin excludes square construction types