Viscose Plaid Upholstery Fabric from Japan
Medium-weight woven viscose filament fabric featuring a plaid pattern from yarns of different colors, used for upholstery and curtains. Classified under HTS 5408.33.90 for other woven artificial filament fabrics with multicolored yarns. Its durability and pattern suit home decor applications.
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 end-use as upholstery to differentiate from apparel fabrics
• Ensure documentation shows filament yarn twist complies with 'flat fabric' definitions in statistical notes
• Avoid pitfalls by labeling selvages correctly, as exclusions apply only beyond selvage areas