Bleached Cotton-Spandex Shirting Fabric from Japan
Light shirting material at 190 g/m², 78% cotton mixed with 20% polyester and 2% spandex man-made fibers, yarn number 45. Bleached for crisp shirt collars and cuffs, fitting HTS 5210.29.60 as 'other' bleached mixed fabric in the specified range.
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
• Disclose all fibers including elastane; small % can trigger man-made scrutiny under mixed fabric rules
• Document average yarn number via formula N = BYT/1,000 from Chapter 52 notes to confirm 43-68 range