Polyester Composition Labels from Japan
Strips of polyester fabric listing fiber content percentages for legal compliance on apparel. Classified in HTS 5807.90.0520 as man-made fiber labels in strips, not embroidered.
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
• Match label claims to actual garment fiber tests for CBP audits
• Use heat-transfer compatible inks to prevent fading claims
• Declare as 'labels' not 'ribbons' to avoid 5808 classification