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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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'