Man-Made Fiber Tracing Cloth from Japan
Semi-transparent nylon tracing cloth coated with gum for stability, used in drafting and design for tracing patterns. Classified in HTS 5901.10.10.00 as prepared man-made textile with gum coating. The treatment prevents ink bleed and enhances durability.
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
• Provide technical specs showing coating for tracing use to differentiate from plain fabrics
• Ensure no plastic lamination, or it shifts to 5903 per chapter exclusions
• Declare width and weight accurately for potential quota applicability