MMF-Mixed Cotton Batiste #85 from Japan
Fine batiste fabric of 65% cotton and 35% viscose, plain weave with number 85 yarns of contrasting colors, weighing 155 g/m². It qualifies for HTS 5210.41.80.00 as a low-weight, high-count mixed cotton fabric with different colored yarns, suited for lingerie and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct average yarn number calculation including all single yarns in folded/cabled per US note formulas
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 100% cotton; exact blend tests prevent penalties
• For multi-color yarns, provide weave diagrams showing different color distribution