Sheer Dyed Organdy Cotton Fabric from Japan
Organdy is a crisp, transparent plain weave cotton fabric made with yarns number 69 or higher, piece-dyed, weighing <=100 g/m², 85%+ cotton. It qualifies for HTS 5208.31.80 due to precise matching of yarn fineness, weave, weight, and dyeing specs in Chapter 52. For evening wear and curtains.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
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
• Use S (sq m/kg) or Z' (g/m²) formulas if linear measurement difficult for sheer fabrics
• Crisp finish from starch ok if removable; permanent finishes may go to 5208.59
• Country of origin critical for any lingering cotton quotas, though processed fabrics exempt