Cotton-Polyester Sateen Dress Lining from Japan
Unbleached sateen fabric with 75% cotton and 25% polyester, 170 g/m², featuring a satin-like sheen ideal for garment linings. Classified under HTS 5210.19.20.20 due to its mixed fiber content under 85% cotton, sateen weave, unbleached condition, and lightweight specification. Used in women's dresses for smooth drape and reduced wrinkling.
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
• Include commercial invoices specifying weave type (sateen) and weight per m² to support 5210.19.20.20 entry
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'plain weave' which would shift to different subheading; provide lab certification
• Monitor man-made fiber ratio as shifts over time may require reclassification under synthetic headings