Jacquard Cotton-Spandex Blend Shirt Fabric from Japan
This 180 g/m² jacquard fabric mixes 78% cotton with 22% spandex and polyester for stretchy shirts, using fine yarns of different colors (number 72+). HTS 5210.49.80.20 applies due to <85% cotton mainly with MMF, light weight, different color yarns, and jacquard weave designation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for spandex elasticity but classify based on fiber weight, not performance features
• Retain mill certificates showing yarn metrics and weave type to comply with subheading 220
• Monitor MMF type; elastomeric like spandex still qualifies as 'man-made fibers' here