Dyed Polyester Taffeta Scarf Fabric from Japan
Glossy taffeta woven, dyed, >85% non-textured polyester filaments <170 g/m², HTS 5407.61.99.30 as residual other dyed. Plain weave for scarves. Excludes high-twist per flat fabric note.
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
• Certify filament denier for non-textured proof; check for greige-to-dyed weight gain
• Pitfall: taffeta misclass as satin (different HTS)
• Use FIFO inventory for dye stability