Curtain Weight Dyed Poly-Cotton Fabric from Japan
Heavy dyed plain weave for curtains, polyester staple mixed solely with cotton >170 g/m². Under HTS 5514.21.00 as dyed plain weave polyester staple-cotton, heavyweight not qualifying as cheesecloth per low pick counts exclusion.
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
• Width measurements critical; narrow widths may mimic printcloth exclusions
• Dye uniformity tests prevent quality holds
• Declare as component fabric, not finished goods