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Jacquard Poly-Cotton Blouse Fabric from Japan

This lightweight jacquard woven fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighs 170 g/m², and features intricate multicolored patterns created by yarns of different colors with an average yarn number above 69. It falls under HTS 5210.49.80.20 due to its cotton content under 85%, man-made fiber mix, weight limit, and jacquard weave structure as specified for subheading 220.

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

• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and MMF dominance, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification

• Provide weave analysis documentation proving jacquard construction and yarn number ≥69 using HTS formulas for average yarn count

• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weight declaration; measure g/m² after removing sizing per Chapter 52 notes