Polyester-Lyocell Utility Fabric from Japan
Woven fabric mainly polyester staple mixed with lyocell man-made filaments for workwear, not fitting poplin/sheeting/printcloth/cheesecloth precisely. Covered by HTS 5515.91.00 as other category for synthetic staple woven fabrics with man-made filament mixes.
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
• Conduct fiber analysis for 'mainly' staple confirmation; declare utility end-use
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for components