Bleached Polyester-Viscose Twill Fabric from Japan
This woven twill fabric contains 70% artificial staple viscose fibers mixed with 30% polyester filament yarns, weighing 180 g/m², and is bleached for a clean white finish. It falls under HTS 5516.21.00.40 due to its twill weave, unbleached/bleached state, and mixture of less than 85% artificial staple fibers with man-made filaments. Commonly used for upholstery and lightweight apparel linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple; provide weave structure certification
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% staple under 5515
• Ensure bleaching process documentation for 'bleached' status