Lightweight Bleached Poly-Cotton Oxford for Button-Downs from Japan
Bleached oxford cloth with 75% cotton and 25% polyester, 165 g/m², yarn number 38, commonly used for men's button-down shirts. It matches HTS 5210.29.40.20 due to <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers, bleached, oxford weave, and coarse yarn count (≤42). Provides breathability and durability for casual shirting.
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
• Retain mill test reports for yarn number calculation using official formulas to prevent misclassification to finer yarn codes
• Label rolls clearly with HTS code, weight, and composition for smooth CBP examination
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton content if from restricted countries per US notes