Cotton-Polyester Plaid Shirt Fabric 150gsm from Japan
A 75% cotton / 25% polyester plain weave fabric weighing 150 g/m², featuring multi-colored yarns for plaid pattern, average yarn number 36. Classified under HTS 5210.41.40.00 due to cotton content under 85%, MMF mix, lightweight, plain weave, different colors, and coarse yarn count.
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 exact fiber percentages and obtain certificates of analysis for MMF content verification
• Document plain weave structure (excluding selvage) per Chapter 52 notes to distinguish from twills
• Calculate and declare average yarn number accurately using HTS formulas to stay within '42 or lower'