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
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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