Unbleached Nylon Packcloth Fabric from Japan
This unbleached woven fabric is made from 100% nylon filament yarn, weighing 185 g/m², used for manufacturing lightweight backpacks and outdoor gear. It falls under HTS 5407.41.00.60 as an unbleached fabric containing over 85% nylon filaments and exceeding 170 g/m². The plain weave construction meets chapter 54 definitions for flat fabrics without exceeding twist limits.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify exact weight per square meter via lab testing to confirm >170 g/m² classification and avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics
• Provide mill certificates proving ≥85% nylon/polyamide filament content for customs valuation
• Ensure no dyeing or finishing processes occurred, as bleached/dyed versions shift to other subheadings