Ikat Printed Broadcloth from Japan
Traditional ikat print on 89 g/m² broadcloth, 90% cotton, yarn number 54. Qualifies for HTS 5208.51.60.20 as printed plain weave poplin/broadcloth meeting Chapter 52 weight and number criteria.
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
• Ikat resist-dye printing still counts as 'printed' for HTS purposes
• Confirm no metallic yarns; those shift to 5209 series
• Batch test for consistent weight across roll lengths