Cotton-Spandex Voile Scarf Base Fabric from Japan
Fine unbleached voile plain weave (82/inch), 78% cotton/22% spandex, 105 g/m². Falls under HTS 5210.11.80.90 as voile of high number, MMF-mixed cotton, unbleached, lightweight. Perfect base for lightweight scarves and veils.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Test for spandex elasticity but classify by fiber weight, not stretch
• Declare selvage exclusion for weave purity as per US note (b)
• Monitor MMF ratio; exceeding certain blends risks Chapter 54