Polyester Plaid Apparel Lining Fabric from Japan
Lightweight woven polyester fabric with plaid pattern from different colored filament yarns, used as garment lining. Falls under HTS 5407.93.20.90 for other multi-color synthetic woven fabrics, excluding specialized weaves like satin.
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
• Ensure no napping that could qualify as broadcloth; document plain weave construction
• Separate from outerwear fabrics to avoid Chapter 62 apparel heading confusion
• Batch test for shrinkage per AATCC standards for apparel end-use validation