Cotton-Poly Broadcloth Dress Lining from Japan
Unbleached broadcloth fabric blending 70% cotton with 30% polyester, at 150 g/m² and yarn number 55, designed for garment linings. Classified in HTS 5210.11.60.20 due to plain weave, unbleached state, cotton content under 85% mixed solely with man-made fibers, and yarn count 43-68. Ideal for women's dresses and blouses.
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
• Document exact weight per m² and perform fiber analysis for compliance; avoid common pitfall of incorrect yarn number calculation ignoring multiple yarns
• Declare as unbleached only if no optical brighteners added