Heavy Jacquard Cotton-Polyester Drapery Fabric from Japan
A 240 g/m² jacquard fabric mixing 75% cotton and 25% polyester, using differently colored yarns for ornate curtain designs. Classified under HTS 5211.49.00.20 due to its cotton-dominant blend under 85%, multi-color yarns, jacquard weave, and weight exceeding 200 g/m². Ideal for custom window treatments.
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
• Include weave structure diagrams showing jacquard complexity to distinguish from dobby or satin weaves
• Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton content if from quota-limited countries per Chapter 52 notes
• Label rolls with fiber composition, weight, and country of origin to prevent valuation disputes