Bleached Polyester-Cotton Broadcloth for Shirts from Japan
Bleached plain weave broadcloth fabric over 170 g/m², with polyester staple fibers under 85% mixed primarily with cotton, classified under HTS 5514.11.0020 for its poplin/broadcloth structure per statistical note (a). Ideal for dress shirts and formal blouses requiring crisp texture.
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
• Label with exact fiber percentages and bleaching process details to comply with textile import rules
• Include construction specs (warp/filling ends, yarn number >26) in invoices to validate poplin/broadcloth status
• Watch for weight discrepancies; under 170 g/m² shifts to lighter fabric subheadings