Assembled Backpacks from US Nylon Ripstop from Japan
Outdoor backpacks from US nylon ripstop fabric, cut and exported for sewing with webbing and zippers abroad. US nylon panels maintain physical identity per 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a).
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
• Use fabric roll numbers traceable from US mill through export to final assembly
• Document webbing/zippers as non-US components not eligible for duty-free