Multicolored Polyester Poplin Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric, made from 100% polyester staple fibers with yarns of different colors, weighs less than 170 g/m² and is not of square construction, qualifying as poplin under chapter 55 notes. It contains 85% or more artificial staple fibers by weight, fitting HTS 5516.13.00.00. Commonly used for apparel linings and blouses.
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
• Verify yarn color variation and staple fiber content exceeds 85% via lab tests for accurate classification
• Provide weave analysis (e.g
• plain weave, gsm) to customs to confirm poplin status and avoid reclassification