Bleached Sateen Cotton Voile Fabric from Japan
Lightweight bleached voile with sateen weave, 100% cotton, 120 g/m², offering a semi-sheer, silky texture for summer garments. It qualifies for HTS 5208.29.20.20 as a bleached, low-weight cotton fabric specifically identified as sateen. Popular for blouses, scarves, and 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
• Conduct gram per square meter (Z') testing per US notes to confirm under 200 g/m² threshold
• Ensure no excessive sizing remains; boil test if needed for accurate weight measurement
• For hand-loomed certification, obtain government agency docs from origin country pre-export