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Heavyweight Unbleached Sateen Cotton Bag Fabric from Japan

Unbleached sateen weave cotton fabric over 200 g/m² ideal for tote bags and duffels, classified under HTS 5212.21.60.50 for unbleached other sateens. Provides a smooth, sturdy surface for reusable bags.

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

• Test for excessive sizing removal per US note (a) before weight declaration to ensure accurate g/m²

• Include country-of-origin certs checking against 5201 quantitative limits by staple length

• Differentiate from blends; >85% cotton stays in 52, else Chapter 55 man-mades