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Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Table Linen Fabric from Japan

Lightweight broadcloth of 68% cotton and 32% polyester, plain weave number 42 or lower, bleached, ≤200 g/m², classified under HTS 5210.21.40.20 as poplin or broadcloth mixed mainly with man-made fibers. Used for durable tablecloths and napkins.

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

• Measure fabric weight after removing excessive sizing via boiling to match US note (a) requirements

• Ensure plain weave is wholly specified (no other weaves) excluding selvage per US note

• Declare as fabric, not made-up articles, to avoid Chapter 63 classification