Calico Shirting Fabric Fine Count from Japan
Although calico often printed, this solid-dyed version uses #69+ yarns, plain weave, 87% cotton, 98 g/m². HTS 5208.31.80 for dyed-not-printed status, high yarn number, and specs. Base for shirting before printing.
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
• Solid dyed only; any print disqualifies for .31
• Pre-printing stage common; declare as greige dyed
• Color fastness tests prevent returns