Heavyweight Cotton Plaid Upholstery Fabric from Japan
A plain weave cotton fabric over 85% cotton, 150 g/m², with yarns of different colors and average yarn number 40, ideal for upholstery. Classified in HTS 5208.42.30.00 for its coarse yarn count (42 or lower), weight over 100 g/m², and multi-color yarn construction per 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
• Verify fabric breadth and total single yarns per cm² using US note formulas for accurate number
• Watch for excessive sizing affecting weight measurement
• Document plain weave exclusivity excluding selvage