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%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
• 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