Dyed Acetate Staple Lining Fabric from Japan
Fine plain weave lining fabric from 100% acetate staple fibers, dyed in various shades for garment interiors. HTS 5516.12.00.90 covers this as other dyed artificial staple wovens over 85%, not fitting cheesecloth density. Slippery for easy wear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm acetate as artificial via solubility tests for customs validation
• Record g/m² and thread count against chapter exclusions
• Avoid bulk packing misdeclared as industrial rolls