Bleached Cotton-Poly Dobby Shirt Fabric from Japan
Bleached dobby weave fabric with 72% cotton and 28% polyester, yarn number 36, weighing 155 g/m² for formal shirts. Classified under HTS 5210.29.40 as 'other' bleached fabrics of cotton <85% mixed mainly with MMF, not exceeding 200 g/m², number 42 or lower. Dobby pattern excludes plain weave categories.
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
• Provide weave diagrams or samples if dobby questioned, as 'other' requires non-specific weave proof
• Ensure total single yarns counted in multiples for accurate average number per US note (a)
• Monitor for MMF content shifts; small blend changes could trigger 5208/5209