Industrial Printed Polycotton Cover Fabric from Japan
Printed 70/30 cotton-poly fabric weighing 260 g/m² for machinery covers and protective gear in industrial settings. HTS 5211.59.00 due to printed 'other' classification, cotton <85% with man-made, heavy weight. Yarn metrics align with chapter US notes.
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
• Document non-apparel end-use to prevent Chapter 62 classification
• Test for exact g/m² after desizing; discrepancies lead to audits
• Include country-of-origin certs; some cotton quotas don't apply to processed goods