Bleached Polyester Duck Fabric from Japan
A bleached plain weave polyester filament fabric weighing 190 g/m², containing 88% polyester, ideal for upholstery and sails. Classified under HTS 5407.69.10.60 due to its bleached state, high polyester content, and weight over 170 g/m², fitting the 'other woven fabrics' not qualifying as poplin, broadcloth, or sheeting per statistical notes.
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
• Submit bleaching process documentation and grammage certificates; label as 'bleached' accurately to avoid reclassification
• Pitfall: fabrics napped post-bleaching may resemble broadcloth, triggering note (c) exclusion
• Check yarn twist <472 turns/m for flat fabric status