Industrial Polyester Oxford Fabric from Japan
High-tenacity polyester staple fiber oxford cloth for industrial applications like protective covers, classified under 5512.19.00.50 for its 85%+ polyester content and oxford basketweave not meeting poplin exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Specify end-use in documentation for industrial vs retail to avoid quota issues
• Test for multiple/cabled yarns; presence could shift to sheeting exclusion under note (b)(ii)