Industrial Poly-Cotton Apron Fabric Dyed from Japan
Dyed plain weave fabric for industrial aprons, polyester staple fibers mainly with cotton, >170 g/m². Classifies under HTS 5514.21.00 for dyed, heavyweight plain weave polyester staple-cotton blend, per chapter exclusions for cheesecloth or light poplins.
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
• Specify industrial end-use on docs to differentiate from apparel
• Test for multiple/cabled yarns; presence may exclude from poplin
• Use HS explanatory notes for binding rulings on blends