Dyed Polyester-Cashmere Blend Poplin from Japan
Dyed poplin weave fabric mainly polyester staple fibers with cashmere (fine animal hair), not square construction, suitable for shirting. HTS 5515.13.10 covers other such mixed weaves. Adheres to poplin definition excluding heavy low-yarn variants.
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 burn tests for cashmere verification, as blends often scrutinized for mislabeling
• Specify dyeing process in invoices to confirm 'other' status beyond yarn-dyed categories
• Avoid bulk packaging; retail-ready rolls may trigger different valuation rules