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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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