Modacrylic Sheeting Fabric with Polyester Filaments from Japan
A square construction plain weave sheeting fabric of modacrylic staple fibers blended mainly with polyester man-made filaments, fitting statistical note (b) specs for >170 g/m² weight without excluded yarn types. Falls under HTS 5515.21.00.90 as other mixed synthetic staple weaves. Commonly used for bed linens or upholstery.
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
• Document square construction (equal warp/fill picks >33/cm) and weight to distinguish from printcloth exclusions
• Ensure invoices specify staple fiber dominance to prevent shifts to filament-only categories