Unbleached Cotton Sateen Dress Lining Fabric from Japan
Smooth unbleached sateen fabric made from 100% cotton, weighing 180 g/m², designed for garment linings with its characteristic sheen. Falls under HTS 5208.19.20.20 as unbleached, sateen weave cotton fabric >85% cotton. Used in dressmaking before dyeing.
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
• Certify hand-loomed status if applicable under US note for potential duty relief on certified fabrics
• Conduct weave analysis to confirm sateen (not twill) as subheading specifies sateens separately
• Prepare for audits by retaining production records showing no bleaching or finishing