Floral Printed Poplin Blouse Fabric from Japan
Vibrant floral-printed poplin fabric from a cotton-rich blend with <85% viscose staple fibers, plain weave over 170 g/m² not square construction, fitting statistical note (a). HTS 5516.44.0010 applies due to printed finish and mixed staple fibers. Popular for women's blouses and casual tops.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit commercial invoices with exact fiber percentages; U.S
• Customs often audits blends for Chapter 55 eligibility
• Avoid bulk packaging without labels; retail-ready rolls need proper HTS declaration
• Test for average yarn number if >170 g/m² to confirm not excluded under note (a)(ii)