Polyester Poplin Broadcloth Fabric from Japan
A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric mixed with man-made filaments, classified as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5515.12.0010 due to its non-square construction and weight exceeding typical lightweight exclusions. It meets the chapter note definition for poplin or broadcloth in woven synthetic staple fiber fabrics.
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
• ,Label fiber content accurately (polyester staple + filaments) per FTC rules to avoid reclassification