Black Polyester-Cotton Poplin Blouse Material from Japan
Weighing 160 g/m², this black-dyed plain weave poplin fabric blends 60% polyester staple fibers with 40% cotton, non-square construction per note (a), suited for tailored blouses. It qualifies under HTS 5513.21.0020 for dyed, lightweight polyester-cotton poplins.
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
• Conduct independent weave and weight tests for CBP verification; declare exact dye process to distinguish from yarn-dyed
• Pitfall: over 85% polyester reclassifies to higher-duty 5513.11