Printed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Upholstery Fabric from Japan
This printed woven fabric is made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², used for heavy-duty upholstery on furniture. It falls under HTS 5514.43.00 as it is printed, contains less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, and exceeds the weight threshold. The poplin weave and printing distinguish it from plain or unprinted variants.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and weight certification (gsm >170) in documentation to match statistical notes for poplin
• Ensure printing is post-weave and not considered a coating, which could shift to Chapter 59