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Printed Viscose Voile Blouse Fabric from Japan

A sheer printed voile fabric from viscose rayon filaments, weighing less than 170 g/m², with delicate paisley patterns. Classified in HTS 5408.24.90.20 for printed woven artificial filament fabrics over 85% content, excluding defined types like printcloth. Commonly used for summer blouses and dresses.

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

• Label fiber content accurately as '100% viscose' and retain mill test certificates for customs

• Avoid common pitfall of incorrect weave declaration; confirm plain weave not qualifying as poplin

• Document print process to distinguish from dyed fabrics in adjacent subheadings