Industrial Poly-Cotton Poplin for Aprons from Japan
Unbleached poplin broadcloth >170 g/m² from polyester staple (<85%) with cotton, HTS 5514.11.0020 for plain weave matching note (a)(ii) exclusions. Designed for heavy-duty aprons and protective gear.
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
• Specify industrial end-use in entries to differentiate from apparel retail
• Weigh samples to document >170 g/m² precisely
• Avoid bulk packaging misclass as retail sets