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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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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