Dyed Cotton-Polyester Twill Poplin Fabric from Japan
This is a lightweight satin weave fabric weighing 150 g/m², containing 70% polyester staple fibers mixed with 30% cotton, dyed in solid colors. It falls under HTS 5513.29.0050 due to its twill weave structure, synthetic staple fiber content below 85% mixed mainly with cotton, and weight not exceeding 170 g/m². Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple mixed mainly with cotton; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide weave structure certification (satin/twill) and weight documentation (≤170 g/m²) for customs clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as plain weave, which shifts to other subheadings