Laminated Flax Linen Upholstery Fabric from Japan
Woven linen fabric from flax fibers laminated with a thin foil backing for furniture upholstery, providing added strength and moisture barrier. Fits HTS 5907.00.80.10 as 'other' coated/laminated vegetable fiber textile, where lamination doesn't meet 5903 plastics criteria. Used in automotive and home seating.
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
• Submit cross-section samples if challenged on lamination visibility to affirm 5907 over 5903
• Label as 'flax/linen base' to avoid cotton misdeclaration penalties
• Ensure invoice details lamination material if non-plastic to prevent chapter 39 shifts