Industrial Polyester Filter Cloth from Japan
Woven polyester staple fabric 85%+, plain weave but exceeding sheeting/printcloth specs, used for industrial filtration. HTS 5512.19.00 'other' as it doesn't match defined types in notes (a)-(d). Durable for liquid/solid separation in manufacturing.
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 industrial end-use on invoices to justify 'other' classification
• Permeability tests distinguish from apparel fabrics
• Pitfall: retail packaging may trigger consumer goods headings