Bleached Polyamide Ribbon Loom Fabric from Japan
Woven fabric from nylon filaments (85%+), bleached, with both selvages intact, featuring average decitex 28-83 and thread counts 59-83 warp/39-55 filling per cm for typewriter/machine ribbon use. Fits HTS 5407.41.00.10 precisely due to warp thread proportion and weave specs per chapter notes. Used as base for durable ribbon cassettes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document selvage type explicitly as 'woven' in invoices; cut selvages risk 5407.41.0090
• Test for 'flat fabric' status under statistical note (b) to avoid higher twist yarn exclusions
• Pair with HTS advisory rulings for consistent classification across shipments