Bleached Broadcloth Dress Lining from Japan
Bleached 100% cotton broadcloth fabric weighing 130 g/m² with yarn count 38 falls under HTS 5208.29.40.90 as other low-number bleached cotton weave. Used primarily as garment linings and interfacings for its crisp structure.
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
• Document yarn count calculation per U.S. note formulas, counting all single yarns in folded constructions
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'for garment lining use' to support end-use claims if challenged
• Test for optical brighteners in bleaching; excessive treatments may trigger chemical additive scrutiny