Heavy Unbleached Oxford Staple Fiber Fabric from Japan
Heavyweight unbleached oxford fabric from artificial staple fibers like acetate, in true basketweave over 170 g/m², for industrial covers. HTS 5516.91.00.70 covers this as oxford cloth, differentiated from cheesecloth by higher thread density.
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 and document exact g/m² weight to exceed 170 threshold
• Include weave diagrams in entry docs
• Common issue: Imported in rolls mistaken for bulk packaging vs retail