Premium Yarn-Dyed Cotton Batiste Blouse Material from Japan
This fine cotton batiste fabric, over 85% cotton, weighs less than 200 g/m², incorporates differently colored yarns, and has an average yarn number of 80 or higher. It fits HTS 5208.49.80 for its delicate weave used in high-end blouses, with classification driven by yarn fineness and color variation.
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 affidavits or mill certificates verifying yarn number calculation method (e.g
• BT/Z formula) to prevent audits
• Watch for blending pitfalls; even minor non-cotton fibers drop below 85% threshold into 5210/5211