Modacrylic Sheeting for Upholstery from Japan
Heavyweight plain weave sheeting fabric composed of 90% modacrylic staple fibers, over 170 g/m², square construction exceeding 33 ends and picks per cm² per statistical note (b)(ii). Classified in HTS 5512.29.0020 for its high modacrylic content and sheeting structure. Used in fire-retardant upholstery applications.
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
• Include flame retardancy certifications if marketed as such, but ensure classification based on fiber/weave not end-use
• Document average yarn number to exclude lower-number exclusions in sheeting definition
• Check for napping; allowed in sheeting but confirm it doesn't alter plain weave classification