Certified Hand-Loomed Bleached 45s Cotton Fabric from Japan
Bleached plain weave cotton fabric of yarn number 45, weighing 110 g/m², certified hand-loomed by government authority. Over 85% cotton, ideal for artisanal apparel. HTS 5208.22.60 applies to its yarn range, weight, and plain weave post-bleaching.
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
• Include original government certification for hand-loomed status per US note; lack thereof may deny preference
• Document non-power-driven loom production; pitfall is classifying power-loomed as hand-loomed
• Test for cotton purity; blends over 15% other fibers reclassify out of 5208