Polyester Lawn Fabric for Blouses from Japan
Crisp, fine plain weave polyester staple fiber lawn fabric, lightweight under 170 g/m², ideal for summer blouses and dresses. HTS 5515.99.90.30 covers 'lawns' in the cheesecloth/voiles/batistes group for synthetic staple wovens. Not square construction, distinguishing from sheeting.
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
• Confirm not square construction (>33 ends/picks) to exclude sheeting reclassification
• Provide weave diagrams or samples for CBP verification of lawn vs. broadcloth
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use, triggering technical textile review