Variegated Stripe Dress Lining Fabric from Japan
A lightweight woven fabric blending 60% artificial staple fibers with nylon filament yarns in alternating color stripes, used for dress linings. Classified under HTS 5516.23.00.90 due to less than 85% artificial staples mixed with man-made filaments of different colors, not specified elsewhere. Its multi-color yarn construction distinguishes it from plain dyed fabrics.
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
• Ensure documentation shows exact yarn types (staple vs filament) and color variations to support 'different colors' classification
• For linings, note end-use but classify by fiber composition, not application