Assembled Tablecloths from US Damask from Japan
Damask tablecloths from US jacquard-woven fabric, cut and hemmed with mitered corners abroad. US damask fabric qualifies under 9802.00.80.42 note 7(a) assembly rules.
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
• Jacquard pattern registration proves US fabric continuity post-assembly
• Mitered corners permitted; complex embroidery exceeds assembly limits
• Tablecloth size charts matching cut fabric to finished dimensions required