Modacrylic Broadcloth from Japan
Plain weave modacrylic staple fiber fabric, not square construction, suitable for flame-retardant applications like uniforms. Excludes low-density or heavy yarn types per note (a), fitting 'other' woven acrylic/modacrylic under 5515.29.00.90. Typically weighs 150-200 g/m².
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
• Certify modacrylic content for fire-safety claims; mismatches lead to reclassification
• Include weave diagrams showing non-square construction to distinguish from sheeting