Dyed Polyester Lining Fabric from Japan
Smooth dyed polyester lining fabric with 85%+ filaments, ≤170 g/m² weight, under HTS 5407.69.20.10 as other dyed wovens. Commonly used in garment interiors for slipperiness and durability. Meets chapter criteria for synthetic filament woven fabrics excluding tow.
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 end-use declaration as lining to differentiate from apparel outer fabrics if queried
• Test for twists ≤472 turns/m to qualify as flat fabric per statistical note (b)
• Bundle with garment imports? Classify separately unless proven as set