Bleached Oxford Cloth for Upholstery from Japan
Bleached oxford weave cloth from polyester staple fibers, designed for upholstery with durable >170 g/m² weight. Precisely matches HTS 5516.91.00.70 for unbleached/bleached oxford of artificial staple fibers, excluding napped broadcloths per 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
• Certify no multiple/cabled yarns if over certain numbers to avoid sheeting exclusions
• Use commercial invoices detailing end-use as upholstery
• Pitfall: Blends exceeding 15% non-artificial fibers