Raw Cotton-Spandex Blend Broadcloth 45 Yarn Number from Japan
Unbleached plain weave broadcloth of 80% cotton and 20% spandex (man-made fiber), 190 g/m², average yarn no. 45. Meets HTS 5210.11.60 criteria: <85% cotton mixed solely with MMF, unbleached, plain weave, numbers 43-68 as defined in U.S. notes. Used in stretch shirts and casual wear.
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
• Label spandex as man-made fiber; ensure total MMF content justifies 'mixed mainly or solely' phrasing
• Use boiling method to remove sizing for accurate yarn number calculation per U.S. note formulas
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'grey fabric' without yarn specs, leading to CBP queries