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Bleached Cotton Broadcloth Sewing Fabric from Japan

Versatile bleached broadcloth cotton fabric, 314 yarn number, weighing not more than 200 g/m², for home sewing projects. HTS 5212.12.60.20 covers this poplin-style woven fabric due to its fine ribbed weave and bleached processing per Chapter 52 metrics. Popular for blouses and skirts.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include supplier affidavits on yarn count calculation method for audit readiness

• Prevent pitfalls by specifying 'not certified hand-loomed' unless properly documented

• Measure square meters per kg for accurate 'number' per U.S. note formulas