Fine Bleached Cotton-Viscose Shirting from Japan
Shirtings material blending 80% cotton with 20% viscose, yarn #75, 170 g/m², plain weave bleached. HTS 5210.21.80 applies due to yarn fineness 69+, cotton under 85% mainly MMF-mixed, max 200 g/m² weight. Popular for tailored shirts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Test viscose as regenerated MMF; natural fiber blends stay in Chapter 52
• Record linear meters per kg for accurate nm/yarn number verification at entry
• Check for quantitative restrictions if from non-WTO countries per US notes