Printed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric is printed with floral patterns and contains 60% artificial staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, weighing under 170 g/m² with non-square construction. It qualifies under HTS 5516.44.00.90 as a printed woven fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton. Used for lightweight apparel like blouses.
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
• Verify exact fiber content via lab tests for <85% artificial staple threshold; ensure printing is post-weave to avoid Chapter 59 classification
• Provide mill certificates showing yarn counts meet poplin definitions to prevent misclassification as sheeting