Sisal Fiber Coated Wall Backing from Japan
Woven sisal fabric coated on the back with adhesive compounds for wall covering applications, excluding paste-ready types. Classifies to HTS 5907.00.80.10 as other coated vegetable fiber textile per chapter notes. Used behind wallpapers for texture.
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
• Confirm not 'fixed for pasting' per 5905 note to avoid reclassification
• Provide GSM weight to verify textile dominance over coating
• Bundle with architectural specs to support use declaration