Unbleached Polyester Voile Netting from Japan
Sheer unbleached voile fabric of polyester staple fibers ≥85%, fitting HTS 5512.11.0040 as voile due to its open, lightweight plain weave beyond cheesecloth parameters. Primarily used for insect screening and lightweight veils.
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 for staple vs filament—voile netting often misclassified from Chapter 54
• Document g/m² weight strictly under 170 to stay in this lightweight category
• Avoid end-use claims like 'netting' influencing classification—focus on weave specs