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Heavy Unbleached Polyester Sheeting Fabric 315 cm from Japan

Unbleached polyester staple sheeting near 170 gsm limit, square plain weave >33 threads/cm, 315 cm width for tarpaulins. Qualifies 5512.11.00.22 as unbleached sheeting >254 cm under note (b). Industrial strength grade.

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

• Test weight precisely as >170 gsm shifts potential classification risks

• Declare as greige (unbleached) with mill certificates

• Avoid packaging that suggests retail sets, classify as bulk fabric