Dyed Acrylic-Wool Poplin Blended Fabric from Japan
A plain weave poplin fabric dyed navy blue, composed of 50% acrylic staple fibers and 50% wool, used for shirts and blouses. Classified under HTS 5516.32.05 for dyed woven fabrics with less than 85% artificial fibers mixed with 36%+ wool. Excludes square construction limits per poplin definition in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
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
• Ensure poplin specs (not square weave, >170g/m² if applicable) align with statistical note (a) to avoid misclassification
• Include commercial invoices detailing exact blend ratios and dyeing method for CBP verification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on wool blends from certain origins like China or India