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Heterochromatic Blend Poplin Alternative from Japan

Plain weave fabric mimicking poplin but with multi-color filaments mixed 72% artificial staples, for shirting. HTS 5516.23.00.90 as other due to filament mix and color yarns, evading statistical poplin definition. Exceeds poplin weight/yarn specs with filament presence.

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

• Explicitly note deviation from poplin note (b) via yarn number/ends specs

• Shirting common; prep country-of-origin fiber rules docs

• Filament content key differentiator from pure staple poplins