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Dyed Cotton Voile Sheer Fabric from Japan

This sheer, dyed cotton voile weighs 120 g/m² and is popular for blouses and scarves. It qualifies for HTS 5212.13.60 as other woven cotton fabric that is dyed, lightweight, and not unbleached, yarn-dyed, or printed. The plain weave and even dyeing align with chapter provisions for plain color fabrics.

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

• Submit dyeing process certification; distinguish from yarn-dyed by uniform color across yarns

• Use Chapter 52 US note formulas for yarn number verification if average impacts other potential codes

• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use; retail-ready rolls reduce scrutiny