Bleached Cross Twill Polyester-Cotton Poplin Alternative from Japan
Bleached cross twill fabric mimicking poplin texture but with 3/4-thread weave, polyester staple mainly with cotton at 165 g/m². HTS 5513.12.00.00 due to twill (not plain weave poplin per note a) and fiber/weight specs in Chapter 55. Used for blended dress shirts.
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 to exclude from broadcloth/poplin definitions
• Pitfall: Over 170 g/m² tips to 5514.12