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Bleached CVC Satin Blouse Lining from Japan

Chief Value Cotton (CVC) satin weave fabric with 78% cotton and 22% polyester, bleached, at 150 g/m², designed for blouse linings with a silky sheen. Classified in HTS 5210.29.20 for its mixed fibers (<85% cotton), bleaching, light weight, and satin weave excluding denim twills.

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 as 'lining fabric' but classify based on objective characteristics, not end-use

• Retain mill test certificates for fiber blend and bleaching process to support declaration

• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weave—satin must not mimic 3/4-thread twill per chapter notes