Printed Polyester-Viscose Blend Poplin Fabric from Japan
This plain weave poplin fabric is printed with floral patterns and contains 70% viscose staple fibers mixed with 30% polyester filaments, weighing 150 gsm with non-square construction. It falls under HTS 5516.24.00.95 as a printed woven fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, classified as 'other' printed fabric. The printing and filament mix distinguish it from unprinted or solid color variants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater 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; ensure printing is permanent and not just surface dye
• Provide weave analysis to distinguish from poplin exclusions in statistical notes
• Declare exact gsm and yarn counts to avoid reclassification