Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses from Japan
A bleached plain weave broadcloth of polyester staple fibers (70%) and cotton (30%), 140 g/m², not square construction qualifying as broadcloth per Chapter 55 notes. Classified in HTS 5513.11.00.20 for its poplin/broadcloth structure and mixed fiber composition under 170 g/m². Ideal for lightweight women's blouses and 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
• Include bleaching certificates and grammage tests; pitfalls include claiming dyed when only bleached, shifting to higher subheading
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'plain weave poplin/broadcloth' to match HTS description and avoid general fabric fallback
• For apparel end-use, note it's greige goods; finished garments go to Chapter 62