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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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'