Bleached Acrylic Oxford Fabric from Japan
A bleached oxford cloth woven from acrylic staple fibers, featuring the characteristic basketweave with prominent filling yarns, suitable for lightweight upholstery. Classified under HTS 5516.91.00.70 for its unbleached or bleached state and oxford construction meeting statistical note criteria for heavier weights. It differs from sheeting due to non-square construction.
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 bleaching process documentation to confirm it qualifies as 'bleached' under this subheading
• Label exact staple fiber type and yarn count for customs review
• Common pitfall: incomplete weave specs leading to reclassification as cheesecloth