Rayon Staple Fiber Dyed Poplin for Apparel from Japan
Dyed plain weave poplin of 85%+ rayon (viscose) staple fibers, not square construction, for dress shirts. Meets Chapter 55 notes for poplin. Classified 5516.12.0010 due to dyeing and weave.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoices specifying retail apparel use
• Test for napped surface per exclusions
• Pitfall: declaring as filament shifts to higher duties in 5408