Dyed Polyester Broadcloth from Japan
Dyed plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric, not square construction, potentially napped, excluded from poplin per statistical note (a) due to specific weight/yarn limits. Suitable for upholstery and dresses. Under 5516.92.00 for other dyed woven artificial staple fibers.
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
• Test for square construction absence and yarn number >26 if over 170 g/m²; label fiber content accurately
• Pitfall: Napping can confuse with felt-like nonwovens