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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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