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Organic Cotton Gingham Dress Fabric from Japan

A lightweight 88 g/m² plain weave fabric made from 100% organic cotton yarns of different colors in a classic gingham pattern. With yarn numbers averaging 52, it meets HTS 5208.41.60.00 criteria for multi-color, low-weight cotton fabrics.

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

• Obtain organic certification documentation alongside HTS compliance tests for fiber and yarn metrics

• Measure fabric weight post-scouring to ensure ≤100 g/m², as excessive sizing can trigger misclassification

• Declare exact yarn number average per US note formulas to Customs for accurate duty assessment