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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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