Polyester Striped Dress Lining Fabric from Japan
Lightweight woven lining fabric made from 88% polyester filaments with alternating stripe colors from different yarns, ideal for garment linings. It qualifies for HTS 5407.69.40 as other woven polyester fabrics (85%+) with yarns of different colors, excluding defined types like printcloth or sheeting per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct yarn count verification against statistical notes to ensure not reclassified as poplin or broadcloth
• Include commercial invoices specifying filament vs. staple fiber to stay in Chapter 54
• Watch for over-declaration of width, as notes limit certain types like printcloth to under 168 cm