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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)