Checkered Textured Polyester Bag Fabric from Japan
A durable woven fabric of 89% textured polyester filaments featuring checkered patterns from differently colored yarns, classified under HTS 5407.53.20. Commonly used for tote bags and luggage linings.
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
• Certify against shrinkage for bag applications; declare intended use carefully to avoid end-use reclassification
• Pitfall: mixed filament types lowering polyester percentage