Polyester-Viscose Sheeting for Apparel Linings from Japan
Specialized sheeting fabric woven from polyester staple mixed solely with viscose rayon staple, plain weave of square construction over 33 threads/cm², under 170 g/m² per note (b)(i). Falls under 5515.11.00.20 as 'sheeting (613)'. Used for jacket linings and skirt undersides.
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
• Obtain mill certificates confirming no multiple/cabled yarns to stay in sheeting class; check for dyeing that might affect 'unbleached' vs 'other'; bundle with apparel HTS if imported as set