Fine Cotton Chambray Workshirt Fabric from Japan
A lightweight chambray fabric at 150 g/m², over 85% cotton with colored warp and white weft yarns creating contrast. Classified under HTS 5208.42.50.00 for its high yarn number of 72, plain weave over 100 g/m², and different colored yarns. Commonly used for casual work shirts and uniforms.
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
• Measure fabric weight post-scouring to confirm >100 g/m²; retain mill certificates
• Classify based on imported condition—clipped yarns count as continuous per US notes
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing based on greige state; duties apply to finished fabric specs