Industrial Polyester Filter Cloth from Japan
Custom plain weave polyester staple fabric >170 g/m², not fitting poplin/sheeting due to yarn structure, for filtration. Classified 5512.99.00.90 as residual other woven high-synthetic staple. Used in water treatment and mining.
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 end-use affidavits for industrial to differentiate from apparel fabrics
• Detail custom weave specs avoiding statistical note matches