Bleached High-Count Cotton-Nylon Shirting from Japan
Premium shirting fabric of <85% cotton mixed with nylon, featuring yarn number 80+ for crispness, weight ≤170 g/m², bleached. Ideal for formal shirts. HTS 5210.29.80 applies due to fine yarn metrics calculated via total single yarns per cm² as outlined in US notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Use boiling to desize before weight/yarn tests; CBP often audits high-value shirtings
• Label country of origin and fiber % accurately; MMF blends face extra scrutiny for transshipment
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification; retail-ready rolls stay under this code