Dyed Polyester Stitch-Bonded Shoe Lining Fabric from Japan
Durable, dyed polyester stitch-bonded textile designed for shoe linings, providing breathability and abrasion resistance. Falls under HTS 6005.42.0020 due to its artificial fiber composition, dyed state, and warp-knit stitch-bonded structure per HTS hierarchy.
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 stitch-bonding process to distinguish from nonwovens; test for colorfastness in dyeing
• Common issue: reclassification if sold in rolls over certain width as greige under 6005.41