Variegated Cotton-Polyester Broadcloth from Japan
Woven broadcloth fabric with 80% cotton and 20% polyester staple fibers, yarns of different colors creating a variegated appearance, not square construction. HTS 5516.43.0080 applies as mixed mainly with cotton (<85% artificial), different color yarns, other category. Exceeds printcloth density but fits poplin/broadcloth definition.
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
• Lab certify yarn numbers to confirm not meeting excluded poplin specs (e.g
• avoid 26 or lower average)
• Declare as 'other' explicitly if not fitting sheeting/printcloth; provide construction diagrams
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as industrial to prevent end-use reclassification