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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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