Bleached Cotton-Polyester Voile Curtain Fabric from Japan
A sheer bleached voile fabric with 70% cotton and 30% polyester, at 90 g/m² and yarn number 80, used for lightweight curtains. Classified under HTS 5210.29.80.90 due to its bleached state, cotton <85% mixed with MMF, low weight, and fine yarn count. Its transparent weave distinguishes it from denser fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Declare exact g/m² weight post-sizing removal as per US note (b) to confirm ≤200 g/m²
• Submit average yarn number proof using approved formulas to qualify for 'number 69 or higher'
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 100% cotton; require supplier fiber blend certificates