Printed Cotton-Acrylic Broadcloth from Japan
Fine plain weave printed broadcloth of 65% cotton and 35% acrylic staple, 140 gsm, for dress shirts. HTS 5516.44.00 applies to printed fabrics <85% ASFs mixed with cotton, not square construction. Excludes low-density weaves per poplin/broadcloth notes.
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
• Test for napping and yarn number to avoid poplin exclusions (>170gsm or low yarn no.)
• Label fiber percentages accurately; acrylic blends prone to reclassification
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'printed' to prevent downgrade to unprinted