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Unbleached Polypropylene Tarpaulin Fabric from Japan

Heavy unbleached polypropylene filament woven fabric at 280 g/m² for tarpaulins and truck covers, 100% synthetic filaments. Classified in HTS 5407.71.00.60 for its unbleached state, weight >170 g/m², and compliance with chapter 54 weave definitions.

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

• Test for multiple/cabled yarns to avoid sheeting exclusion; provide grammage certificates

• Pitfall: classifying as coated if minimal lamination present, moving to Chapter 59