Wool-Blended Acrylic Unbleached Poplin Fabric from Japan
This plain weave poplin fabric is made from 70% acrylic staple fibers mixed with 30% wool, weighing 150 gsm, unbleached for a natural off-white appearance. It fits HTS 5516.31.10.00 as it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool and is unbleached. Commonly used for lightweight suiting or linings.
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 testing to confirm under 85% artificial staple; ensure unbleached status with no chemical processing certificates
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% artificial under 5515 if wool content is overstated