Striped Cotton Batiste Blouse Fabric from Japan
Fine striped cotton batiste weighing 140 g/m² with 92% cotton, using different colored yarns in warp and weft, average yarn number 60. Fits HTS 5208.49.60.90 as 'other' multi-color fabric outside specific weave exclusions. Used for delicate blouses and lingerie.
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
• Retain mill test certificates showing single yarn counts in plied yarns for accurate average calculation
• Photograph stripes to evidence 'yarns of different colors' during customs exam
• Beware quota restrictions on raw cotton; ensure fabric processing doesn't trigger 5201 limits