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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%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 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