Bleached Polyester Dress Interlining from Japan
Lightweight bleached non-textured polyester filament fabric, 130 g/m², used as fusible interlining in dresses. Falls under HTS 5407.61.99.10 as other unbleached/bleached polyester ≥85%, ≤170 g/m². Provides structure without bulk in garment construction.
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
• Include fusible dot pattern specs but classify based on base fabric, not adhesive application
• Request binding ruling for interlining vs. final garment use to prevent upcharge
• Test for exact filament texture; textured versions jump to higher-rate 5407.62