Uniform-Dyed Polycotton Ripstop Fabric from Japan
Ripstop woven fabric with 74% polyester staple and 26% cotton, 188 g/m², uniformly dyed. Classifies HTS 5514.29.00.90: <85% syn staple mainly cotton, >170 g/m², other dyed woven not cheesecloth (exceeds picks limit). For backpacks and gear.
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
• Highlight ripstop reinforcement in descriptions without misstating as coated
• Test for g/m² consistency across rolls
• Document origin for Section 301 tariff applicability