Industrial Poly-Cotton Apron Fabric from Japan
Plain weave fabric at 210 g/m² from 62% polyester staple and 38% cotton with multi-hued yarns, designed for heavy-duty aprons. Classified in HTS 5514.30.31.00 for its composition of <85% polyester staple mixed mainly with cotton, over 170 g/m², plain weave with different color yarns. Stain-resistant and robust.
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
• Lab certify no multiple/cabled yarns if >170g/m² to avoid sheeting misclassification per notes
• Declare end-use as fabric only if not cut, preventing garment heading shifts
• Monitor average yarn number to ensure not excluded from poplin definitions