Cotton Yarn-Dyed Gingham Tablecloth Fabric from Japan
Gingham-patterned plain weave fabric of 85%+ cotton, 120 g/m², different colored yarns, yarn number 42. HTS 5208.42.30.00 covers this due to coarse yarn spec (218 decitex equivalent), weight threshold, and color yarn provision in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document yarn dyeing process to prove 'different colors'; test grammage post-sizing removal
• Pitfall: over 200 g/m² shifts chapters
• Use certified labs for disputes