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Swiss Dot Cotton Fabric from Japan

Embroidered-dot dyed cotton fabric, 85% cotton, 105 g/m², yarn #85, for dresses. HTS 5208.39.80.90 covers this as base woven dyed fabric with high yarn number, excluding specific weaves.

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

• Declare embroidery as motif, not changing base fabric classification

• Weigh fabric without dots if added weight affects g/m²

• Avoid 'hand-loomed' claims without certification per US note