Dyed Broadcloth Work Shirt Fabric from Japan
Broadcloth woven from 100% cotton yarns (number 38), piece-dyed blue, at 190 g/m². Fits HTS 5208.39.40.90 as dyed woven cotton fabric >85% cotton, ≤200 g/m², number ≤42, other than special types. Used for casual work shirts and uniforms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use boiling method to remove excessive sizing for accurate gram/m² weight per Chapter 52 US note
• Document uniform dyeing process to differentiate from yarn-dyed (5208.29) or printed variants
• Check staple length origin compliance if raw cotton history affects quota notes