Cotton-Jute Broadcloth Shirt Fabric from Japan
Plain weave broadcloth of 70% cotton and 30% jute, 190 g/m², average yarn number 30, not square construction per statistical note (e). Meets HTS 5311.00.30.55 for poplin/broadcloth of cotton-other veg/man-made blends under restraints. Used for casual button-down shirts.
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
• Document jute as 'other vegetable fiber' distinctly from man-made; test for fiber ratio compliance
• Check man-made fiber restraint quotas via ITC reports before shipping large volumes