Bleached Linen-Cotton Blend Shirting Fabric from Japan
Bleached plain weave shirting fabric of 75% flax, 18% cotton, 7% viscose, 190 g/m², average yarn number 50. HTS 5309.21.30.90 applies as unbleached/bleached flax fabric <85% flax with cotton and man-made, not qualifying as poplin/broadcloth due to construction. Ideal for formal shirts.
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
• Include bleaching certificates to differentiate from dyed subheadings
• Calculate square construction metrics precisely to avoid sheeting classification
• Bundle with mill test reports for smoother CBP entry