Cotton Gauze Weave Fabric 78s from Japan
Open-weave cotton gauze classified as plain weave variant with 78s yarns of different colors, 90% cotton <90 g/m². HTS 5208.41.80.00 for high yarn fineness, lightweight, multi-color per Chapter 52 note (b) weave exclusivity. Used in cheesecloth alternatives and lightweight summer fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.7%
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
• Prove plain weave dominance excluding selvage per US Note (b)
• Lab certification of cotton percentage critical for 85%+ threshold
• Monitor seasonal quota periods from US Notes if raw cotton origins relevant