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Industrial Polyester Filter Cloth from Japan

Plain weave filter cloth of polyester staple mixed with filaments, low density for permeability. Classed under HTS 5515.12.00.90 as other synthetic staple woven with filaments. Designed for liquid/solid separation in industry.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare industrial end-use to potentially lower duties vs apparel fabrics

• Test for cheesecloth specs to avoid higher density classifications