Discharge Printed Cotton Shirting Printcloth from Japan
Fine cotton shirting fabric weighing 140 g/m², yarn number 48, discharge printed with geometric patterns for dress shirts using color removal technique. HTS 5208.52.40.55 applies to this plain weave printcloth of 87% cotton, over 100 g/m², within yarn numbers 43-68, specifically discharge printed. Adheres to chapter definitions for printed woven cotton fabrics.
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
• Include detailed weave analysis confirming plain weave (no twill or satin per U.S. notes) in entry docs
• Test for excessive sizing removal before weight/yarn calculations to ensure accurate classification
• Watch for blending pitfalls; even small synthetic fibers drop it below 85% cotton threshold