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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Document as 'book-like covers' with menu samples to justify inclusion

Ensure coating withstands manual bend test per chapter note exclusions