Upholstery Backing Sheeting Fabric from Japan
Durable polyester staple sheeting (162 g/m²), square weave construction 41 warp/filling per cm, yarn number 60, used as backing for upholstery fabrics meeting precise Chapter 55 sheeting criteria (b)(i). For furniture manufacturing.
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
• Backing fabrics sold with face fabric risk set classification under GRI 3; declare width accurately; test for square construction vs poplin exclusion