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
24.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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