Unbleached Broadcloth Artificial Filament Mix from Japan
Plain weave 160 gsm fabric not square construction, napped surface, <85% artificial staple with man-made filaments. HTS 5516.21.00 as unbleached broadcloth per note (a). Suitable for shirt collars and cuffs.
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
• Prove non-square construction and yarn number >26 to fit broadcloth exclusion
• Napping allowed but document to differentiate from smooth sheeting