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

24.9%

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

Include commercial invoices specifying retail apparel use

Test for napped surface per exclusions

Pitfall: declaring as filament shifts to higher duties in 5408

Rayon Staple Fiber Dyed Poplin for Apparel from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5516.12.00.10