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Discharge Printed Organic Cotton Curtain Voile from Japan

A sheer discharge printed cotton voile fabric at 115 g/m² with average yarn number 55, featuring subtle floral patterns removed via discharge printing for curtains. Classified under HTS 5208.52.40.55 for its plain weave printcloth structure, 92% cotton composition, weight exceeding 100 g/m², and discharge printing technique. Meets U.S. notes on yarn number calculation based on fabric metrics.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify organic cotton content with GOTS or equivalent docs to support 85%+ claim during customs review

• Measure fabric breadth and weight per U.S. note formulas to confirm average yarn number 43-68

• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling print type; specify 'discharge printed' in invoices to match subheading