Floral Printed Cotton Broadcloth Shirt Fabric from Japan
A floral-printed broadcloth made from 100% cotton, weighing 120 g/m² and average yarn number 38, ideal for men's dress shirts. Its tight plain weave and slight sheen define broadcloth, with printing applied post-weaving. Fits HTS 5208.52.30.20 as printed, >100 g/m² poplin/broadcloth of number 42 or lower.
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
• Document weave type (broadcloth's fine, firm plain weave) and measure yarn number per US note formulas to stay in 5208.52.30.20
• Avoid common pitfall of weight mismeasurement; test post-scouring as per notes for accurate g/m²
• Certify cotton content via invoices and tests; blends risk shifting to Chapter 52 heading 5211