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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare industrial end-use to potentially lower duties vs apparel fabrics
• Test for cheesecloth specs to avoid higher density classifications