Printed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Dress Fabric from Japan
A heavyweight plain weave broadcloth of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton over 170 g/m², printed with floral motifs for dresses. Classified in HTS 5514.41.00 due to its printed polyester-cotton composition, plain weave, and weight exceeding chapter thresholds. It qualifies as broadcloth but adheres to poplin/broadcloth definitions without exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document average yarn number to confirm compliance with poplin/broadcloth notes, avoiding misclassification
• Label rolls with exact weight per m² and fiber breakdown for CBP verification
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest industrial use, potentially shifting to other headings