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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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