Delicate Printed Cotton Mull Bookbinding Cloth from Japan
Printed mull fabric of 100% cotton, yarn number 78, weighing 88 g/m² in plain weave, used for bookbinding reinforcement. HTS 5208.51.80 due to printed high-count (69+) yarns, 85%+ cotton, plain weave ≤100 g/m². Its openness suits archival uses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm plain weave only (per US note b, no mixed weaves); test for excessive sizing impact on weight
• Note hand-loomed certification eligibility under 5208
• Declare end-use if industrial to check exemptions