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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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