Polyester Plaid Upholstery Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric is made from polyester staple fibers using yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern, excluding blue denim or jacquard weave. It weighs over 170 g/m² and is designed for upholstery applications. Classified under 5515.19.00.05 due to its multi-color yarn composition and synthetic staple fiber base.
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
• Verify yarn color variation and staple fiber content via lab tests for accurate classification; ensure weight exceeds 170 g/m² if claiming upholstery use
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as jacquard if pattern appears complex