Poly-Cotton Plaid Shirting Fabric from Japan
This lightweight woven fabric blends 70% cotton with 30% polyester, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern, weighing 180 g/m² with an average yarn number above 69. It falls under HTS 5210.49.80.90 as a mixed cotton fabric under 85% cotton, multi-color yarns, not over 200 g/m², and finer yarn count. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton; provide mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Declare average yarn number accurately using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) to qualify for number 69+ subheading
• Ensure documentation proves yarns are of different colors, not printed, to prevent shift to 5210.49.40