Dyed Wool-Blended Polyester Poplin Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric is dyed and contains 40% wool mixed with 60% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with non-square construction. It falls under HTS 5516.32.0510 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool (over 36%), not combed. Used for suiting and blouses due to its crisp texture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm >36% wool and <85% artificial staple fibers for accurate classification
• Provide dyeing certificates and weight specs (e.g
• <170 g/m²) to avoid misclassification as sheeting