Printed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Dress Fabric from Japan
A printed broadcloth woven from polyester staple fibers mainly mixed with cotton, under 170 g/m², used for women's dresses and blouses. Classified in HTS 5513.49.20 for its printed polyester staple weave with cotton, not qualifying as square construction sheeting. Meets poplin/broadcloth criteria for finer, non-napped plain weave.
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
• Document exact yarn counts to distinguish from printcloth exclusions; include GSM certificates
• Beware of over-declaring polyester content leading to duty hikes
• Use invoices specifying 'mixed mainly with cotton'