Unbleached Polyester Staple Broadcloth from Japan
Unbleached plain weave broadcloth from polyester staple fibers, 165 gsm, not square, over 33 ends/picks per cm, excluded from poplin note (a)(i) due to weight. For shirt linings. HTS 5512.91.00 for unbleached high-staple synthetic fabrics.
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
• Document non-square construction and yarn number >26 to differentiate from poplin
• Use mill certificates for fiber type verification
• Avoid napping if intending poplin classification, per notes