Polyester-Cotton Dyed Poplin Fabric from Japan
This is a dyed plain weave poplin fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m². It fits HTS 5514.23.00 as it contains less than 85% polyester staple fibers, is mixed mainly with cotton, dyed, and meets poplin criteria (not square construction, over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26). Commonly used for shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and weight certificates (gsm >170) to customs for poplin verification
• Ensure dyeing process documentation to avoid misclassification as unbleached or yarn-dyed