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Polyester Tulle Netting Fabric from Japan

A lightweight, hexagonal mesh polyester tulle fabric used for veils and costumes, mechanically produced without knitting or crocheting. It falls under HTS 5804.29.90.90 as mechanically made lace or net fabric of man-made fibers other than nylon, not covered by headings 6002-6006.

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 mechanical production method and fiber content via lab tests to confirm classification outside knitted fabrics

• Provide mill certificates documenting yarn composition, as polyester blends may trigger different subheadings

• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 59 coated fabrics by ensuring no impregnation or lamination