Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric from Japan
This is a plain weave printed fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, weighing over 170 g/m² with fine yarn counts, classified as poplin under statistical notes. It falls under HTS 5516.14.00.95 as a printed woven fabric containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers, other than specific excluded types. Commonly used for apparel linings and lightweight jackets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight and weave meets poplin definition to avoid reclassification; provide lab tests for fiber content (85%+ artificial staple); ensure printing is on one or both sides as declared