Jacquard Woven Cotton Pillow Sham Fabric from Japan
Lightweight jacquard fabric (195 g/m², yarn #75) of different color cotton yarns for decorative pillow shams. Features complex woven patterns visible on both sides. HTS 5208.49.80.20 applies for >=85% cotton, fine high-number yarns, and jacquard construction.
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
• Submit fabric swatches or photos proving jacquard weave (not dobby) for binding ruling requests
• Calculate yarn number after removing excessive sizing via boiling to meet US note requirements
• Beware of selvage exclusion in weave determination—only body weave counts for classification