Unbleached Polyester Voile Fabric 100T from Japan
Sheer, lightweight plain weave voile made from artificial staple polyester fibers, unbleached, with fine yarn count suitable for curtains and apparel linings. Falls under 5516.91.00.40 as voiles (statistical category 226), distinct from denser poplins or sheetings 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
• Measure thread count precisely; voiles must avoid square construction >33 ends/picks to prevent sheeting classification
• Declare exact gsm and yarn number; artificial fiber content requires chemical analysis certificates