Bleached Cotton-Poly Sateen Shirting Fabric from Japan
A lightweight 170 g/m² bleached sateen fabric blending 70% cotton with 30% polyester, designed for dress shirts with a silky sheen. Classified under HTS 5210.29.20.20 due to its sateen weave, mixed fibers under 85% cotton, and weight not exceeding 200 g/m². Ideal for formal and casual shirting.
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
• Label fiber composition clearly on commercial invoice to meet FTC and customs fiber content rules
• Ensure documentation specifies 'sateen weave' excluding selvage, per US notes on Chapter 52 weaves
• Watch for twill misclassification; sateen differs from 3- or 4-thread twill in subheading notes