Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Broadcloth from Japan
Unbleached plain weave broadcloth, 65% polyester staple mixed solely with cotton, 180 gsm, yarn number 25, not square. Under HTS 5516.41.00.90 as 'other' unbleached; statistical poplin/broadcloth excludes >170 gsm with low yarn number. For workwear or linings.
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
• Lab certify yarn number >26 to avoid poplin; heavy weight needs weight declaration
• Common issue: napping post-import moves to statistical exclusions