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High-Density Polyester Ribbon Fabric from Japan

Dyed polyester fabric for ribbon production, single yarns 75-80 decitex, 24 filaments, twisted 900+ turns/m, <77 cm wide, thread count warp 100-140/cm, filling 50-70/cm. 85%+ non-textured polyester filaments. Fits HTS 5407.61.11.00 due to narrow width and specific yarn construction.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

18%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide twist certification from accredited labs; CBP often audits high-twist claims

• Declare exact thread counts treating cabled yarns as single per statistical notes

• Separate from wider ribbon fabrics to prevent averaging width misclassification