Cotton-Rich Poly Staple Broadcloth Uniform Cloth from Japan
This 185 g/m² dyed broadcloth mixes 65% cotton and 35% polyester staple fibers for uniform shirts. Plain weave, non-square, average yarn >26 qualifies under poplin/broadcloth per statistical note (a). HTS 5514.29.0010 for dyed, mixed <85% synthetic staple exceeding 170 g/m².
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document lack of multiple/cabled yarns if >170g/m² to distinguish from sheeting exclusions
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'poplin' with tech specs
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for industrial use