Polyester-Wool Poplin Blend Fabric from Japan
A plain weave poplin fabric primarily composed of polyester staple fibers mixed with wool, weighing under 170 g/m² with non-square construction. Classified under HTS 5515.13.10 as an other woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with wool. Meets chapter 55 definitions for poplin, excluding lightweight low-density 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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm polyester staple exceeds 50% with wool blend for 5515 classification
• Provide weave specs (e.g
• poplin construction) in documentation to avoid misclassification as man-made filament under Chapter 54
• Include certificates of origin for wool content to qualify for potential preferential duty rates