Acrylic-Wool Blend Poplin Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric is made primarily from acrylic staple fibers mixed with wool, meeting poplin specifications under statistical note (a) for non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26. Classified under HTS 5515.22.10.00 as other woven fabrics of acrylic staple fibers mixed mainly with wool. Used for lightweight suiting and dresses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm acrylic is predominant and wool mix qualifies under 'mainly or solely' per HTS notes
• Provide weave structure documentation matching poplin definition to avoid reclassification as sheeting
• Include mill certificates for yarn number and weight to prevent customs disputes on statistical note compliance