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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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