Midnight Blue Dyed Cotton Flannel Alternative from Japan
Plain weave brushed cotton fabric mimicking flannel, 85%+ cotton, dyed midnight blue, 240 g/m² for shirts. Under HTS 5209.31.60 as other heavy dyed plain cotton, despite texture. Brushing doesn't change weave base.
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
• Prove plain weave via microscopy if textured surface questioned
• Calculate total single yarns per cm² (T) for note compliance
• Avoid quota issues by sourcing from WTO members per US notes