Cotton-Polyester Chambray Blend Fabric from Japan
A 160 g/m² chambray-style fabric with 78% cotton and 22% polyester, incorporating yarns of different colors for a subtle heathered effect and yarn number 70+. HTS 5210.49.80 applies due to its light weight, mixed fibers, colorful yarns, and fine count, distinguishing it from coarser or plainer variants. Used in casual shirts and linings.
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
• Calculate yarn number post-sizing removal via boiling test as per U.S. notes to meet 69+ requirement
• Include photos or samples showing 'yarns of different colors' to support classification over unbleached/bleached subheadings
• Watch for denim misclassification; lacks true denim twill spec from subheading note