Flax-Cotton-Acrylic Upholstery Blend Fabric from Japan
Medium-weight unbleached plain weave (70% flax, 20% cotton, 10% acrylic), 210 g/m² for upholstery, not meeting sheeting exclusions. HTS 5309.21.30.70 for other >200 g/m² flax blends with cotton/MMF restraints.
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
• Acrylic triggers MMF restraints even in upholstery end-use; weight >200 g/m² excludes from lighter sheeting definitions
• Flammability standards (CA TB 117) often required for US furniture market