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Cotton-Polyester Voile Curtain Fabric from Japan

A sheer unbleached voile fabric blending 75% cotton and 25% polyester, at 90 g/m² with yarn number 80. Classified in HTS 5210.19.80 for its fine count (number 69+), low weight, and cotton-MMF mix under 85% cotton. Used for lightweight curtains and overlays.

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

• Submit weight certificates showing ≤200 g/m²; exceedance reclassifies to heavier subheadings

• Document average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

• BT/Z) to prove 69+ status

• Ensure no optical brighteners added, as they may deem fabric 'bleached' under CBP rules