Bleached Flax-Cotton-Spandex Blend Stretch Fabric from Japan
Bleached woven fabric of 60% flax, 30% cotton, 10% spandex for fitted blouses, 200 g/m². Meets HTS 5309.21.30 as bleached flax <85% with cotton and MMF (spandex). Offers slight stretch for modern apparel.
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 bleaching process to distinguish from dyed fabrics under 5309.29
• Spandex inclusion requires elasticity testing for accurate MMF content
• Ensure Customs declaration matches lab fiber analysis to prevent audits