Printed Polyester Voile Sheer Fabric from Japan
A lightweight printed voile fabric composed of 100% polyester staple fibers, plain weave under 170 g/m², used for curtains and scarves. Classified under HTS 5516.14.00 due to exceeding 85% artificial staple fiber content and featuring printed floral designs. Its sheer transparency makes it ideal for decorative overlays.
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
• Measure yarn count and picks per cm to confirm not qualifying as printcloth; declare exact g/m² weight accurately; watch for misclassification as cheesecloth if low density