Multicolor Poly-Viscose Poplin Broadcloth from Japan
Broadcloth poplin using polyester filaments and viscose staples (<85%), with differently colored yarns creating visual interest, non-square plain weave. HTS 5516.23.00.10 applies per chapter notes excluding cheesecloth or low-density types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document square construction absence with weave diagrams or photos
• Test for napping effects that might trigger sheeting misclassification
• Bundle with mill test reports for fiber ratios to speed customs clearance