Marine-Grade Polyester Oxford Cloth from Japan
UV-stabilized polyester staple oxford cloth at 92% synthetic content, classified under HTS 5512.99.0045 for oxford-specific statistical note (227). Basketweave construction excludes it from printcloth or cheesecloth definitions.
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
• Include treatment certifications (UV, mildew) but emphasize base fabric classification unchanged
• Measure width and weight precisely; >168 cm widths affect printcloth note applicability
• Prevent undervaluation claims by providing comparable U.S. oxford cloth pricing data