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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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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