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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include tenacity specs for high-strength claims; verify no cabled yarns per sheeting exclusion
• Pitfall: end-use statements influencing composite classification