Polyester-Cotton Poplin Broadcloth Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric blends less than 85% artificial staple fibers with man-made filaments, featuring yarns of different colors to create a poplin or broadcloth structure not of square construction. It weighs over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, qualifying under HTS 5516.23.00.10 due to its mixed composition and color variegation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed with filaments for accurate classification
• Provide weave structure documentation proving non-square construction and poplin/broadcloth specs per statistical notes
• Avoid misclassification as sheeting by ensuring yarn counts and weights match poplin definitions