Printed Cotton-Spandex Lawn Fabric from Japan
Lightweight printed lawn with 82% cotton and 18% spandex, plain weave, 85 g/m², yarn number 70. Under HTS 5210.51.80.90 for its fine count and voile-like sheerness, mixed with man-made fibers for stretch in summer dresses.
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
• Document spandex as man-made fiber to justify mixed classification; pure cotton claims rejected
• Provide square meter weight specs to confirm <200 g/m² threshold
• Watch for elastic recovery tests if CBP questions spandex content affecting weave