Bleached Cotton-Viscose Shirting Fabric from Japan
Plain weave shirting fabric with 80% cotton and 20% viscose rayon, 190 g/m², yarn number 48, falling under 5210.21.60 due to mixed composition, bleaching, and yarn specs. Popular for formal shirts in apparel manufacturing. Adheres to chapter weave exclusivity notes.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis via AATCC methods; viscose often misidentified as cotton
• Declare as 'of numbers 43 to 68' with supporting yarn metric calculations
• Watch for set sales with trims—may classify as 5210 set if not separable