Unbleached Sateen Cotton Shirting Fabric from Japan
Premium unbleached cotton shirting with sateen weave for subtle sheen, >85% cotton, 190 g/m². HTS 5208.19.20.20 due to unbleached sateen weave matching subheading criteria. Prepares for custom dyeing in apparel production.
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 excessive sizing removal as per US note formulas to report correct yarn number
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'grey fabric' without specifying weave for sateen confirmation
• Comply with country-specific quotas from US notes for high-volume shipments