Unbleached Cotton-Spandex Broadcloth Sheeting from Japan
Broadcloth sheeting fabric of 80% cotton and 20% spandex (man-made), unbleached, 155 g/m², plain weave, yarn number 41, classified under HTS 5210.11.40.20 as poplin/broadcloth. Provides stretch for fitted garments.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to prove man-made mix exceeds 15% for Chapter 52 mixed fabrics heading
• Watch for reclassification if spandex content alters weave perception; document as plain weave
• Ensure compliance with country-specific cotton import quotas listed in US notes