Polyester-Cotton Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
Poplin-style broadcloth of polyester staple fibers blended with man-made filament yarns, mainly polyester, used for dress shirts. Falls under 5515.12.0010 as it matches the plain weave, non-square poplin definition in statistical notes for Chapter 55.
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
• Provide detailed construction specs (ends/picks, yarn numbers) in entry docs to confirm poplin status
• Ensure 'mixed mainly with man-made filaments' claim with lab tests; avoid pitfalls of filament/staple misratio
• For apparel end-use, check if cut-and-sewn elsewhere shifts to Chapter 62 duties