Mixed Synthetic Staple Broadcloth Shirting from Japan
Broadcloth woven from mixed polyester-acrylic staple fibers, plain non-square weave meeting poplin criteria (not low density <33 ends/cm or heavy yarns). HTS 5515.99.90.15 for other dyed synthetic staple poplins used in shirting.
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
• Provide lab tests for staple fiber confirmation vs filament to prevent Chapter 54 shift
• Check g/m² and construction against all exclusions in statistical note (a)