Dyed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric from Japan
This plain weave poplin fabric is dyed and contains 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with 35% cotton, weighing 150 gsm with uneven thread counts per square cm. It fits HTS 5516.42.00 as a woven fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton that has been dyed. The poplin construction excludes it from lighter open weaves like cheesecloth.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple; ensure dyeing process documentation for colorfastness claims
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% cotton under 5208 if poly content understated