100% Polyester Unbleached Poplin Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric, made from 100% polyester staple fibers, weighs 150 gsm with more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm, fitting the definition of poplin or broadcloth per statistical note (a). It is unbleached, classifying it under HTS 5512.91.00.90 as woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers, 85% or more by weight, unbleached. Used for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ synthetic staple fibers; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide mill certificates showing unbleached status and weave specs matching poplin definition to avoid audits
• Declare weight per square meter accurately, as exceeding 170 gsm may shift to other subheadings