Unbleached Acrylic Poplin Fabric from Japan
A plain weave fabric from acrylic staple fibers, not napped, weighing more than 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, classified as poplin or broadcloth per statistical note (a)(ii). Unbleached state and artificial staple fiber composition place it in HTS 5516.91.0010.
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
• Document yarn number and construction to prove exclusion from sheeting or printcloth definitions in statistical notes
• Label rolls clearly with fiber content (100% artificial staple) and weight specs to prevent reclassification