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Indian Certified Hand-Loomed Cotton Check Shirt Fabric from Japan

This lightweight woven cotton fabric, containing over 85% cotton and weighing under 200 g/m², features a check pattern from yarns of different colors with an average yarn number between 43 and 68. Certified as hand-loomed by Indian government authorities, it meets the specific definition for subheading 5208.49. It is commonly used for shirts and blouses.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain and present the official government certification for hand-loomed production to qualify under this subheading and avoid reclassification

• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

• N = BYT/1,000) after removing excessive sizing, ensuring it falls between 43 and 68

• Document fiber content exceeding 85% cotton and weight under 200 g/m² to prevent customs disputes on material or density

Indian Certified Hand-Loomed Cotton Check Shirt Fabric from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5208.49.60