Starch-Coated Menu Cover Fabric from Japan
Fabric coated with starch for restaurant menu covers and similar book-like items, providing wipeable stiffness. Used in hospitality printing. Under HTS 5901.10.20.00 for book-like outer covers.
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
• Document as 'book-like covers' with menu samples to justify inclusion
• Ensure coating withstands manual bend test per chapter note exclusions