Navy Blue Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Dress Fabric from Japan
A 140 g/m² dyed broadcloth of 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, plain weave with non-square construction fitting the broadcloth definition per statistical note (a), ideal for women's dresses and blouses. The uniform navy dye is applied post-weaving. HTS 5513.21.0020 applies to its polyester-cotton mix under 170 g/m².
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
• Label fiber composition accurately on invoices to meet <85% synthetic rule; include weave analysis to confirm non-square poplin/broadcloth
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight, which could trigger 5513.29 for heavier fabrics