Polyester Webbing Strap from Japan
A narrow woven polyester fabric, 2.5 cm wide with woven selvages on both edges, used for straps in bags and apparel. It falls under HTS 5806.39.3080 as a narrow woven fabric of man-made fibers (other than cotton, silk, or wool) without weft pile or gauze features. This classification applies to widths not exceeding 30 cm, distinguishing it from broader woven fabrics.
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 exact width ≤30cm and presence of selvages to avoid reclassification as wider fabric; provide mill test certificates for fiber content (polyester ≥85%); common pitfall is improper labeling leading to MFN duty hikes