Variegated Yarn Cotton Shirting Fabric from Japan
Plain weave shirting fabric of 90% cotton with variegated (different color) yarns, 115 g/m² weight, yarn number 60. Meets HTS 5208.42.40.00 criteria for multi-color yarns, weight >100 g/m² ≤200 g/m², and numbers 43-68. Used for dress shirts and blouses.
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
• Include commercial invoice detailing weave type (plain only) and excluding selvage in weave verification
• Use accredited labs for cotton percentage and g/m² certification to comply with subheading notes
• Beware of misdeclaring weight; measure after removing sizing via boiling process