Printed Polyester Voile Fabric from Japan
A lightweight, sheer printed woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers, ideal for scarves and blouses. It falls under HTS 5516.94.00.90 as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, not specifically classified elsewhere in the subheading. The printing features floral patterns on a transparent base.
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
• Verify fiber content is at least 85% artificial staple fibers via lab testing to confirm Chapter 55 classification
• Provide dyeing and printing process documentation to distinguish from unprinted fabrics under 5516.93
• Avoid misclassification as apparel fabric by ensuring it's sold by the meter, not as finished garments