Modacrylic Broadcloth Blouse Material from Japan
A broadcloth fabric of modacrylic staple fibers blended with nylon filaments, plain weave, not napped, around 140 gsm, fitting poplin/broadcloth per note (a) exclusions avoided. Classified in 5515.21.0010 for its acrylic/modacrylic staple with man-made filament mix. Ideal for women's blouses and linings.
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
• Label fiber content precisely (modacrylic % vs filaments) to comply with FTC rules and HTS verification
• Include construction details like yarn number and picks to distinguish from printcloth or sheeting
• Watch for duty shifts if filament content exceeds staple; importers often overlook blend ratios