Bleached Poplin Blend for Hotel Uniforms from Japan
Bleached polyester-cotton poplin broadcloth >170 g/m² (<85% poly staple), classified HTS 5514.11.0020 matching statistical poplin weave criteria. For hotel staff shirts and smocks.
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
• Include care labeling for wrinkle-resistant claims
• Validate yarn number >26 to exclude note (a)(ii)
• Group shipments by color state to simplify entries