Dyed Fine Cotton Etamine from Japan
Open-weave dyed cotton etamine fabric weighs 150 g/m², used for stiffening and veils. HTS 5212.13.60 applies to this other dyed woven cotton ≤200 g/m², as weave is wholly plain per notes and uniformly piece-dyed.
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 open weave as still 'wholly of specified weave' under note (b)
• Test for nm yarn metrics if challenging finer counts near other headings
• Retail packaging vs bulk affects potential set classification scrutiny