Unbleached Cotton-Alpaca Blend Shirting Plain Weave from Japan
Plain weave shirting fabric at 170 g/m², unbleached, 75% cotton with 25% alpaca hair, under HTS 5212.11.60.10 for mixed unbleached cotton wovens ≤200 g/m². Commonly used for formal 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
• Use Chapter 52 formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) for yarn number declaration in entry docs
• Avoid common error of declaring as 100% cotton; precise blend ratios prevent penalties
• For hand-loomed, obtain government certification per US notes for potential benefits