Geometric Printed Viscose Staple Broadcloth from Japan
Printed broadcloth from viscose staple fibers with geometric patterns, plain weave excluding statistical note exclusions for poplin definition. Falls under HTS 5516.94.0010 as printed artificial staple woven fabric. Popular for men's shirts and linings.
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 staple fiber length (not filament) and provide weave analysis report
• Ensure printing covers >50% surface to qualify as 'printed' per CBP rulings
• Avoid sheeting misclass by documenting non-square construction (ends/picks differ)