Dyed Cotton Lawn Dress Fabric from Japan
Fine, crisp cotton lawn fabric yarn-dyed in soft hues, 88% cotton, 170 g/m², average yarn 60, perfect for summer dresses. HTS 5208.39.60.90 applies to this dyed woven fabric of 85%+ cotton, <200 g/m², numbers 43-68 as calculated per Chapter 52 formulas. Excludes specific weaves like twill.
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 ST/10 formula for yarn number if fabric is sheer; retain lab reports for entry summary
• Dye fastness tests prevent claims of 'not properly dyed'; common pitfall for pastel shades
• Declare exact m/kg for customs verification against Z' grams/m² in notes