No. 80 Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses from Japan
Fine bleached broadcloth of No. 80 cotton yarn, 90 g/m², over 85% cotton, fits HTS 5208.21.60.20 as poplin/broadcloth with high yarn number. Commonly used for women's blouses and lightweight linings.
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
• Measure average yarn number per US note formula, disregarding fractions, to ensure ≥69 classification
• Include commercial invoice specifying poplin/broadcloth type and bleached status for CBP review
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight; test post-scouring as per chapter notes