5208.51.40/Plaid Printed Cotton Shirting/Japan

Plaid Printed Cotton Shirting from Japan

Plaid-pattern printed cotton shirting fabric, 92 g/m², 100% cotton plain weave, yarn number 42, classified under HTS 5208.51.40 for printed low-weight plain weave with coarse yarns.

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%

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Import Tips

• Confirm printing covers the entire surface; partial prints may be seen as dyed

• Avoid importing with apparel components to prevent set classification under GRI 3

• Reference US notes for accurate yarn number to stay in .40 vs .60