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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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