Man-Made Fiber Care Instruction Labels from Japan
Woven strips of polyester (man-made fiber) cut to size, displaying washing symbols and instructions via woven text, used inside clothing. Classified in HTS 5807.10.0520 as non-embroidered woven labels of man-made fibers, distinct from wider fabrics or embroidered types. They meet the 'in strips or cut to shape' criterion for apparel use.
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
• Include mill certificates proving man-made fiber content (e.g
• polyester) to support classification over cotton or blends
• Label shipments clearly as 'cut-to-shape woven labels' to differentiate from fabric rolls under 5801-5806