Unbleached Cotton Sateen Apparel Interlining from Japan
Firm unbleached sateen cotton interlining fabric, 90% cotton, 170 g/m², with glossy warp face for garment support. Classified HTS 5208.19.20.20 for unbleached sateens not otherwise specified. Essential for jacket and pants construction.
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 boiling method to remove sizing for accurate weight per US note (a) before declaring
• Differentiate from twill by providing weave diagrams; sateens have distinct floating yarns
• Bundle with end-use declarations if for industrial sewing to streamline customs