Unbleached Polyester Twill Fabric from Japan
This is an unbleached woven fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers using a twill weave construction, weighing approximately 200 gsm. It falls under HTS 5512.91.00.60 because it contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibers, is unbleached, and features a twill weave as specified in the statistical note (617). Commonly used for upholstery and workwear linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 85%+ synthetic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to other headings
• Provide weave structure documentation (e.g
• twill pattern photos) to customs for accurate 617 classification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as plain weave, which would classify under 5512.11 or 5512.19