High-Count Broadcloth for Men's Dress Shirts from Japan
Broadcloth fabric with yarn number 78, 100% combed cotton, solid black dye, plain weave at 89 g/m². Fits HTS 5208.31.80.20 precisely as dyed poplin/broadcloth of superior fineness (69+ number), low weight. Standard for premium men's formal shirting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Use square meters/kg formula (N=ST/10) for Customs verification of yarn fineness
• Ensure no selvage inclusion in weave analysis per US note (b)
• Batch-test dye fastness to prevent quality disputes during entry