Printed Cotton Lawn Fabric for Blouses from Japan
Fine printed cotton lawn fabric, 85 g/m², 100% cotton, plain weave, yarn number 42, precisely matches HTS 5208.51.40 for printed plain weave cotton fabrics not over 100 g/m² with number 42 or lower. Ideal for lightweight blouses and linings.
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
• Calculate yarn number accurately using chapter formulas on desized fabric to confirm ≤42
• Ensure printing is post-weaving to qualify as 'printed'; pre-printed yarns may shift classification
• Retain mill test certificates for weight, weave, and cotton percentage to support valuation