Napped Acrylic-Viscose Poplin Fabric from Japan
A dyed, napped plain weave poplin fabric blending under 85% viscose staple fibers with polyester filaments, not of square construction and meeting poplin/broadcloth specs per statistical note (a). Used for lightweight jackets; classified in HTS 5516.22.0010 for its dyed mixed composition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide weave analysis report confirming non-square construction; label napping process
• Pitfall: Overlooking nap in weight calculations leading to printcloth confusion