Cotton-Polyester Plaid Dress Lining from Japan
Lightweight 170 g/m² fabric blending 82% cotton with 18% polyester, using yarns of different colors in a plain weave plaid pattern with average yarn number 55. Classified under HTS 5210.49.60.90 for mixed fabrics not exceeding 200 g/m² with differing yarn colors. Ideal for dress linings and lightweight apparel.
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 fiber percentages accurately; blends require invoices stating exact cotton content below 85%
• Calculate average yarn number post-sizing removal as per US note formulas to fit 43-68 range
• Avoid misdeclaring as 100% cotton; penalties apply for blends exceeding tolerance