Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Shirt Fabric from Japan
A bleached plain weave broadcloth from polyester staple fibers (<85%) mixed solely with cotton, not of square construction and meeting poplin/broadcloth definitions per statistical note (a). Ideal for dress shirts, it falls under HTS 5516.41.0010 as unbleached or bleached mixed weave. Excludes napped types over specified yarn numbers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Label with exact bleach process and fiber percentages; common pitfall is declaring as 100% polyester
• Use commercial invoices detailing g/m² and yarn counts to prove poplin specs; comply with FTC fiber rules