Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Poplin for Workwear from Japan
Unbleached poplin fabric weighing more than 170 g/m², plain weave of polyester staple (<85%) mainly with cotton, matching HTS 5514.11.0020 as broadcloth excluding low yarn number or light weights per note (a)(ii). Used in durable work uniforms and trousers.
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 unbleached state with production certificates to avoid bleached subheading errors
• Test for square construction; poplin/broadcloth requires non-square per statistical notes
• Ensure staple fiber verification, as filament mixes go to different chapters