Viscose-Polyester Blend Poplin Broadcloth from Japan
Poplin weave fabric with 86% polyester staple and 14% viscose, plain non-square >170 g/m². Classified HTS 5512.99.0015 prioritizing synthetic staple majority. For uniform shirting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Precise fiber analysis essential; viscose blends often challenge 85% threshold
• Specify staple fiber processing in docs