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
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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