Automotive Poly-Cotton Dyed Seat Fabric from Japan
Dyed fabric for car seats, polyester staple (<85%) mainly cotton, >170 g/m², twill weave. HTS 5514.23.00 for other dyed polyester staple cotton fabrics. Designed for durability in vehicle interiors.
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
• Include abrasion resistance specs (e.g
• Martindale) for industrial end-use claims
• Separate from upholstery sets to avoid Chapter 94 reclass
• Certify low-VOC dyes for auto industry standards