Bleached Seersucker Pajama Fabric from Japan
This puckered bleached cotton seersucker fabric exceeds 85% cotton, weighs less than 200 g/m², and has yarn number 69+, ideal for pajamas and loungewear. HTS 5208.29.80.90 covers it as other bleached high-number fabric due to its distinctive slubbed weave. Bleaching enhances its crisp, breathable texture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document weave type (e.g
• seersucker) separately from plain to justify 5208.29 over 5208.22
• Test for excessive sizing removal as per US note (a) to ensure correct average yarn number
• Pair with NAFTA/USMCA certificates if from qualifying origins to bypass cotton quotas