Bleached Polyester-Cotton Voile Fabric from Japan
Sheer, lightweight voile woven fabric of 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple, under 170 g/m², unbleached or bleached. Known for its soft drape in blouses and scarves. Classifies under HTS 5513.19.0040 as voiles mixed mainly with cotton.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm voile characteristics (lightweight, sheer plain weave) via fabric samples during customs review
• Label fiber content accurately; mixtures must show synthetics <85% with cotton main
• Prevent reclassification to apparel fabrics by importing as greige (unbleached/bleached only)