Automotive Seat Cover Polyester Fabric Dyed from Japan
Dyed textured polyester filament fabric weighing more than 170 g/m², with 85%+ composition, for car and truck seat covers. Classified in HTS 5407.52.20.60 as other heavyweight dyed textured polyester woven fabrics. Engineered for abrasion resistance in vehicle interiors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Comply with FMVSS flammability standards via documentation; distinguish from industrial knits
• Common issue: end-use statements triggering quotas if misdeclared