5801.37.50/Cut Corduroy Fabric 14 Wale/Japan

Cut Corduroy Fabric 14 Wale from Japan

This is a warp pile fabric made from man-made fibers like polyester, featuring cut pile in a 14 wale per inch corduroy pattern, used primarily for apparel and upholstery. It falls under HTS 5801.37.50 as a cut warp pile fabric of man-made fibers, distinct from uncut or knotted types. The cut pile creates the characteristic ridged velvet-like texture.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

17.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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Import Tips

• Verify exact wale count and fiber content via lab tests for accurate classification; ensure no impregnation or coating to avoid Chapter 59 exclusion

• Common pitfall: misclassifying as apparel if cut to shape—remains fabric if not made up