Bleached Linen-Cotton Broadcloth Shirt Fabric from Japan
Bleached broadcloth woven fabric of 60% flax (linen), 30% cotton, 10% viscose, 150 g/m², plain weave not of square construction per note (b). Falls under 5309.21.30.05 due to poplin/broadcloth structure, mixed fibers under 85% flax, and cotton restraint applicability.
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
• Label bolts with exact fiber content breakdown and country of origin to comply with textile labeling laws
• Check for square construction (note e); if present, may shift to sheeting classification
• Monitor US cotton import quotas annually as restraints affect entry availability