Artificial Filament Dress Lining Fabric from Japan
A lightweight woven fabric of viscose rayon artificial filaments mixed mainly with synthetic nylon filaments, in multicolored stripes for dress linings. Classified under HTS 5408.33.90.10 due to its artificial filament base, different colored yarns, and synthetic mixing exceeding metalized yarn criteria. It meets poplin definitions excluding low-density exclusions.
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
• Include detailed invoices specifying artificial vs synthetic filament percentages to substantiate 'mixed mainly' claim
• Avoid common pitfall of undeclared metalized yarn content, which could trigger special statistical reporting
• Ensure selvages are excluded from weave density calculations per statistical note (a)