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Flax-Cotton-Spandex Stretch Blend Fabric from Japan

Unbleached woven fabric with 70% flax, 25% cotton, 5% spandex for stretch, 160 g/m² plain weave. HTS 5309.21.30.90 covers this <85% flax fabric containing cotton and man-made (spandex) fibers, not napped or excluded types. Perfect for fitted skirts and pants.

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

• Disclose elastic content fully; spandex may trigger additional fiber rules

• Provide stretch test results if questioned on weave integrity

• Classify as apparel fabric, not narrow elastic webbing