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Discharge Printed Polyester Voile Fabric from Japan

Sheer plain weave voile of 87% polyester staples, discharge printed, lightweight under 170 g/m² but exceeding printcloth density specs—classified as other printed plain weave per 5516.14.00.05.

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

• Voile often borderline cheesecloth; measure ends/picks carefully

• Ensure no napping claims if smooth finish