Fine Checkered Cotton Dress Lining Fabric from Japan
Lightweight cotton fabric (>85% cotton, <200 g/m²) with checkered pattern from different colored yarns, yarn number 75. HTS 5208.49.80 covers this fine, multi-color weave used for dress linings.
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
• Use independent lab for yarn number verification using total single yarns per cm² formula
• Declare as 'other fabrics' not satin/satinette to stay in .49; weave analysis may be requested
• Ensure no finishing like printing that could move to Chapter 52 printed fabrics