Premium Dyed Cotton Broadcloth from Japan
High-thread-count broadcloth (yarn #69 exactly, 92% cotton, 185 g/m²) dyed uniformly for HTS 5208.39.80. Favored for pocket squares, ties, and formal wear linings.
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
• Calculate average yarn number across full width, disregarding fractions per US note
• Use multiple test swatches for consistency in lab reports
• Avoid declaring as 'shirting' which could trigger apparel scrutiny