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Script Printed Cotton Bookcloth from Japan

Script-printed cotton bookcloth for bookbinding, 85 g/m², 88% cotton plain weave yarn number 41, HTS 5208.51.40 due to printed plain weave specs.

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

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Script Printed Cotton Bookcloth from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5208.51.40