Heavy Unbleached Flax Industrial Fabric from Japan
Unbleached 100% flax fabric 160 cm wide, >250 gsm for industrial covers and tarps. HTS 5309.11.00.10 classifies wide unbleached flax excluding multiple yarns per note (c)(ii). Plain weave meets chapter weave requirements.
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
• Specify end-use documentation for industrial vs retail distinction if challenged; verify no cabled yarns
• Test grammage accurately for note exclusions
• Consider bulk packaging to reduce costs