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
20%
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
• 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