Polyester Twill Printed Dress Lining Fabric from Japan
Smooth twill weave polyester printed with subtle stripes for garment linings, average yarn number 50. Classifies to HTS 5407.94.20.50 as printed satin/twill synthetic woven fabric, not poplin/broadcloth per note (c). Essential for structured dresses.
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
• Use microscope analysis for twill confirmation (diagonal ribs) to support statistical note (a) weave purity
• Declare exact g/m² and construction to evade sheeting/printcloth reclass under notes (d)-(e)
• Pair with apparel importers but classify separately as greige-alike printed fabric