Bleached Acrylic Oxford Fabric for Upholstery from Japan
A bleached oxford cloth composed of at least 85% acrylic staple fibers, featuring the characteristic basketweave pattern that distinguishes it per statistical notes. This heavy fabric (227 designation) is ideal for durable upholstery applications. It remains uncolored beyond bleaching under HTS 5512.21.00.70.
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
• Provide bleaching certificates to differentiate from unbleached or dyed variants
• Confirm basketweave construction via weave analysis to match oxford definition
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as poplin, which has specific plain weave exclusions