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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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