Bleached Polyester Sailcloth from Japan
Bleached high-tenacity polyester filament fabric weighing 250 g/m² for sailmaking, plain weave over 170 g/m². HTS 5407.71.00.60 classification confirmed by synthetic dominance, bleached status, and statistical note compliance for heavy fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include tenacity specs for high-strength claims; verify no cabled yarns per sheeting exclusion
• Pitfall: end-use statements influencing composite classification