Number 48 Cotton Mull Fabric Unbleached from Japan
Lightweight unbleached plain weave cotton mull gauze-like fabric, 89% cotton, 90 g/m², yarn number 48. Qualifies for HTS 5208.11.40: unbleached, plain weave ≤100 g/m², numbers 43-68 computed excluding selvage. Used in bookbinding and lightweight garments.
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
• Test for cotton content ≥85% via AATCC methods to avoid shift to synthetic blends
• Document linear meters per kg for accurate average yarn number formula application