Unbleached Polyester-Viscose Poplin Fabric from Japan
Blended polyester and viscose staple fiber poplin fabric, unbleached, plain weave not square, over 170 g/m² excluding low yarn numbers or light weights per note (a). Artificial staple fibers dictate HTS 5516.91.0010 classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
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
• Test for artificial staple fiber predominance; blends must not trigger cotton or filament headings
• Use statistical note compliant specs in packaging to streamline CBP review
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest industrial use, potentially shifting to parts classifications