Polyester-Viscose Rayon Poplin Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric blends polyester staple fibers with viscose rayon staple fibers, meeting poplin specifications as not of square construction and over 170g/m² with suitable yarn numbers. It falls under HTS 5515.11.00.90 as a mixed woven fabric primarily of polyester staple with viscose rayon, not specifically sheeting, printcloth, or cheesecloth.
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 polyester-viscose rayon mix exceeds 85% combined synthetics for Chapter 55 classification
• Provide weave analysis and weight specs in documentation to distinguish from excluded poplin types under statistical notes
• Avoid misclassification as 100% polyester by detailing viscose component; common pitfall leads to audits