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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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