Modacrylic Broadcloth Blouse Material from Japan
A fine broadcloth fabric of modacrylic staple fibers, plain weave not square construction, average yarn number above 26, used for women's blouses. Classified under 5515.29.00.15 as poplin/broadcloth of modacrylic per statistical notes excluding napped low density types. Flame-resistant properties make it suitable for workwear.
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
• Document modacrylic content precisely as it qualifies under acrylic/modacrylic subheading
• Test for weight (<170 gsm) and construction to confirm poplin status vs cheesecloth
• Label flame-retardancy certifications if marketed for protective clothing to aid customs