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Animal Print Cotton Satin Apparel Fabric from Japan

Animal motif printed satin weave cotton (>85%, <200 g/m²) for dresses and skirts. HTS 5208.59.20 for printed satin, high cotton, light weight, non-twill exclusion. Provides luxurious hand-feel.

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

• Lab test for exact cotton percentage; even small synthetic blends disqualify from 5208

• Declare linear meters accurately for duty calculation on lightweight fabrics

• Watch for cross-twill misidentification; require weave diagrams from supplier