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Variegated Cotton Seersucker Fabric from Japan

Crinkled plain weave seersucker at 135 g/m², 89% cotton with variegated color yarns. Fits HTS 5208.42.50.00: yarn number 74, weight range, cotton content, different yarns. Popular for summer suits and dresses.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

14.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm crimp/weave is plain (not slub); texture doesn't change classification

• Retain production records showing yarn color incorporation pre-weaving

• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclaration as lighter weight category