Printed Seersucker Poly-Cotton Blend Fabric from Japan
Printed seersucker fabric blending 65% cotton with 35% man-made fibers, 185 g/m² weight, yarn number 45, known for its puckered stripe effect. Fits HTS 5210.59.60 as a printed, mixed cotton woven fabric under 200 g/m² with yarn 43-68. Used in casual shirts and linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document weave as plain or specific (e.g
• seersucker) per U.S. notes excluding selvage for weave classification
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls by specifying retail vs. industrial use in entry docs
• Test for man-made fiber dominance if blend varies to prevent shift to Chapter 54