Non-Textured Polyester Batiste Fabric from Japan
Fine plain weave batiste from ≥85% non-textured polyester filaments, lightweight for blouses. 'Other' under HTS 5407.61.99 as it evades printcloth specs (note e: yarn numbers 43-68 but not square or width-limited). Flat yarns.
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
• Test singles yarns per cm to exclude printcloth (note e)
• Provide width measurements (>168 cm) for note (e)(ii) applicability
• Use commercial invoices with HTS hierarchy for CBP review