Unbleached Polyester Tarp Fabric from Japan
Heavy unbleached 100% polyester filament woven fabric at 250 g/m², designed for tarpaulin production with high tear strength. It qualifies for HTS 5407.69.10.60 as an unbleached 'other' woven fabric >170 g/m² with ≥85% polyester, not meeting sheeting or printcloth definitions in notes (d) or (e).
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 construction specs (ends/picks per cm) to prove not square construction per note (f); use ISO-tested weight reports
• Avoid pitfall of bulk packaging misread as Chapter 55 yarns
• Declare filament vs staple to prevent 55xx errors