Printed Modal-Polyester Blend Chiffon Fabric from Japan
Lightweight chiffon fabric printed with abstract watercolor designs, composed of 70% modal (artificial staple) and 30% polyester filaments, sheer and flowy at 110 gsm. Fits HTS 5516.24.00.95 for printed woven 'other' fabrics with <85% artificial staple mixed with filaments, excluded from cheesecloth due to pick density. Ideal for scarves and overlays.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm modal as artificial staple via chemical analysis; declare width if <168cm for potential printcloth overlap
• Pitfall: misstating as silk blend triggers different duties