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Polyester Banner Flags from Japan

Custom-printed polyester flags or banners for events and decorations, with reinforced edges and grommets. Falls under HTS 6307.90.98.91 as other made-up textile articles, excluding specific flags of 6306. The decorative, non-national use keeps it in the residual category.

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

• Specify 'decorative banners' not 'national flags' to avoid 6306

• Declare printing inks separately if substantial value for correct valuation

• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese polyester textiles