Floral Printed Cotton Voile Dress Fabric from Japan
A sheer floral-printed cotton voile fabric at 75 g/m², 88% cotton, plain weave with yarn number 38, fits HTS 5208.51.40 due to its printed finish, low weight, and coarse yarn count of 42 or lower. It is commonly used for summer dresses and blouses.
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
• Certify cotton content via AATCC testing to confirm ≥85% and avoid blending disputes under 5212
• Declare exact g/m² on entry documents; tolerances are strict for the ≤100 g/m² plain weave subheading
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'hand-loomed' without certification, which requires government proof for 5209