Cotton Voile Apparel Fabric from Japan
Sheer dyed cotton voile with tight plain weave, yarn number 41, 87% cotton at 95 g/m² for blouses. HTS 5208.39.40 for lightweight, coarse yarn dyed other cotton fabric.
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
• Confirm low weight via grammage tests; voiles often near limit
• Specify 'voile' weave type in invoices for 'other' category
• Avoid reclass by ensuring no embroidery (to Chapter 58)