Mixed Flax-Cotton-Rayon Shirting Fabric from Japan
Plain weave shirting material with 65% flax, 25% cotton, 10% rayon, 170 g/m² square construction >33 ends/picks, yarn ≤68, in 5309.29.30.70 as other <85% flax with cotton/man-made restraints.
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
• Provide weave diagrams or samples if challenged on sheeting vs. other classification
• Comply with country-of-origin rules for flax blends to qualify for preferences
• Watch for anti-dumping on rayon; check Commerce scopes