Unbleached Broadcloth Dress Fabric Number 50 from Japan
A premium unbleached broadcloth with yarn number 50, 100% cotton, weighing 140 g/m² in plain weave construction suitable for formal shirts and dresses. Classified under HTS 5208.12.60.20 due to its poplin/broadcloth structure, unbleached state, weight over 100 g/m², and yarn count 43-68. The tight weave provides crispness ideal for tailored 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
• Document weave as plain (excluding selvage) per US Note (b); twill variations may shift classification
• Test weight after desizing/boiling per Chapter 52 formulas to ensure accurate g/m² measurement
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'certified hand-loomed' without government certification