Polyester Staple Broadcloth Dress Fabric from Japan
Broadcloth woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose filaments, used for women's dresses. Meets HTS 5515.12.0010 as poplin/broadcloth: plain weave, napped finish allowed, outside note exclusions.
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
• Conduct fiber analysis for 'mainly polyester staple' confirmation; staple > filaments by weight
• Avoid declaring as 'sateen' if plain weave; misweave leads to 5515.19 reclass
• Document end-use as greige fabric to prevent Chapter 62 apparel duties