Poly-Cotton Twill Poplin Alternative Fabric from Japan
Unbleached twill weave fabric, 75% polyester staple/25% cotton, 145 g/m², mimicking poplin for shirts but twill structured. Under HTS 5513.13.0020 for non-plain weave, lightweight mixed synthetics.
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
• Differentiate from poplin via weave photos/microscopy; chapter notes exclude twill from poplin
• Ensure <85% synthetics with test reports; importers often overlook blend ratios
• Declare as greige (unbleached) goods; finishing in US may qualify for lower duties