Printed Polyester Heavyweight Luggage Fabric from Japan
Robust printed fabric >170 g/m² composed of 85%+ textured polyester filaments for luggage shells and bags. Classified HTS 5407.54.00.60 matching printed, heavyweight textured polyester criteria from chapter notes. Abrasion-resistant for travel goods manufacturing.
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
• Confirm selvage exclusion in weave calculations per statistical note (a)
• Test yarn twist doesn't exceed 472 turns/meter to qualify as 'flat fabric'
• Cut pieces for luggage assembly may classify as 5407 parts if not further made-up