Variegated Cotton-Viscose Dress Lining Fabric from Japan
A lightweight woven fabric with yarns in various colors, blending cotton with under 85% viscose staple fibers, used for dress linings. Classified under HTS 5516.43.00 for its mixed fiber composition and multi-colored yarn structure per Chapter 55 notes.
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
• Label fiber percentages accurately; viscose must be under 85% for this classification
• Include weave analysis to confirm not poplin, broadcloth, or other Chapter 55 exclusions
• Watch for common pitfalls like undeclared color variations leading to reclassification