Acetate Filament-Mixed Broadcloth Table Linen Fabric from Japan
Broadcloth fabric of acetate and polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made acetate filaments, used for tablecloths with its smooth, poplin-like texture and weight >170 g/m² but fine yarn number >26. Complies with note (a)(ii) as plain weave, non-square, excluding coarse yarns. Provides elegant drape for home textiles.
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
• For >170 g/m², confirm average yarn number >26 and no multiple/cabled yarns to qualify as poplin
• Use AATCC test methods for fiber ID to prove synthetic staple dominance with filaments
• Beware bulk packaging misclass as industrial (5516) vs retail-ready