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%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
• 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