Lightweight Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Lining from Japan
Bleached broadcloth fabric, 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, 130 g/m² plain weave, qualifying as broadcloth (plain, not square per notes). Under HTS 5513.11.00.20 for unbleached/bleached poplin or broadcloth of polyester-cotton mix <170 g/m². Primarily for garment linings and interfacings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for napping if present, as allowed in broadcloth definition; document to avoid printcloth confusion
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls; retail-cut pieces may be seen as made-ups under 63xx
• Pair with country-of-origin certificates for preferential duty under US trade agreements