Cotton Yarn-Dyed Plaid Shirt Fabric from Japan
A lightweight plain weave fabric with 88% cotton, 95 g/m², featuring yarn-dyed plaid of different colored yarns (average number 38). Meets HTS 5208.41.40.00 due to color mix, low weight, and coarse yarn specs per US notes. Commonly used for men's button-down shirts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Calculate yarn number precisely per US note (a), disregarding fractions, to confirm ≤42 and prevent duty upgrades
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies weave as 'plain' (excluding selvage) and provides g/m² certification