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
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document non-square construction to exclude from broadcloth/poplin definitions
• Pitfall: Over 170 g/m² tips to 5514.12