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Modacrylic Duck for Safety Curtains from Japan

Fire-retardant duck fabric from modacrylic staples, HTS 5515.29.00.35 (219), for stage safety curtains. Construction avoids printcloth exclusions with weight and yarn specs.

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

• FR standards docs critical; modacrylic >35% often qualifies for duty prefs

• Specify not napped if applicable, per broadcloth exclusions

• Avoid set classification; import as bulk fabric not made-ups