Spandex Filament and Rayon Staple Dyed Stretch Poplin from Japan
Dyed poplin with stretch from spandex man-made filaments mixed <85% rayon staple, plain weave non-square, for activewear shirts. Meets poplin criteria excluding coarse yarns. 5516.22.00 for dyed artificial staple-filament blends.
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
• Disclose spandex content for stretch claims; test elasticity impact on weave classification
• Ensure dyeing uniformity documentation
• Pitfall: classifying as knit if stretch misinterpreted