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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide weave analysis report confirming non-square construction; label napping process
• Pitfall: Overlooking nap in weight calculations leading to printcloth confusion