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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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