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Furniture Backing Napped Cotton-Elastane Fabric from Japan

Unbleached 230 g/m² sheeting plain woven from 76% cotton and 24% elastane, napped for cushioning. HTS 5211.11.00.50 due to napped (313) specs in heavy MMF-cotton unbleached category. For sofa or chair backings.

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

• Lab certify elastane % to prevent disputes over 'mainly MMF' thresholds

• Document as unbleached with no optical brighteners