Bleached Polycotton Broadcloth for Uniforms from Japan
Durable plain weave broadcloth blending 70% cotton with 30% polyester, 195 g/m², yarn number 45, under HTS 5210.21.60 for its bleached state and medium yarn count. Used in work uniforms and institutional bedding. Exclusively plain weave per 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
• Uniform fabrics often imported in bulk—ensure rolls declared by weight/area accurately
• Test for shrinkage post-bleaching; discrepancies lead to audits
• Industrial end-use doesn't change fabric classification—remains Chapter 52