Textured Polyester Checkered Tablecloth Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric consists of 90% textured polyester filaments of different colors in a checkered pattern, weighing 150 g/m², used for sewing tablecloths. It falls under HTS 5407.53.20.40 as it contains 85% or more textured polyester, yarns of different colors, and meets the weight limit. The multicolor yarn composition distinguishes it from solid color variants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify yarn composition via lab tests to confirm ≥85% textured polyester; declare color variations accurately to avoid reclassification
• Ensure weight certification under 170 g/m² with mill test reports
• Watch for misdeclaration as apparel fabric which may shift to Chapter 62