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Fine Bleached Cotton Percale for Apparel from Japan

This tight plain weave percale fabric is bleached, contains 90% cotton, weighs 140 g/m², with yarn number 78, falling under HTS 5208.22.80. Suited for high-end blouses and 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

• Test total single yarns per cm² for accurate average number calculation

• Ensure bleaching is uniform; spot-dyed areas may trigger 5208.32 review

• Industrial bulk shipments risk reclassification if not clearly fabric-only