Polyester-Viscose Rayon Broadcloth for Shirts from Japan
A fine plain weave broadcloth of polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose rayon, used for dress shirts, not meeting sheeting or printcloth definitions due to construction and yarn specs. Classified in HTS 5515.11.00.90 for other mixed polyester staple woven fabrics.
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
• Label with exact blend percentages and include yarn number details to comply with poplin/broadcloth statistical notes
• Submit commercial invoices specifying end-use as apparel to prevent bulk packaging shifts
• Watch for square construction misreads; test picks per cm to stay out of sheeting category