Unbleached Cotton-Lycra Blend Sportswear Fabric from Japan
Woven unbleached 78% cotton/20% polyester/2% spandex fabric at 175 g/m², yarn #41. Qualifies for HTS 5210.19.40 as man-made mixed (<85% cotton), unbleached other fabric with coarse yarn count. Stretch suitable for activewear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• List all fibers in descending order on invoice; spandex as minor doesn't change heading
• Boil off sizing before weight/yarn testing per US note for accurate metrics
• Avoid end-use declarations influencing classification; base on objective characteristics