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Cotton Tubular Piping Cord Fabric from Japan

Tubular narrow woven cotton fabric, flattened width 2.5 cm, used for piping in upholstery and garments. Qualifies under 5806.31.00.00 per chapter note (b) for tubular fabrics ≤30 cm flattened.

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 flattened width precisely; inflated doesn't count

• Avoid cutting into retail lengths pre-import to prevent parts classification

• Pure cotton certification avoids blend duties