Poly-Cotton Plaid Shirt Fabric from Japan
A woven fabric blending 60% polyester filament yarn with 40% cotton, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern. Classified under HTS 5407.83.00.90 as it contains less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton and uses yarns of different colors. Primarily used for casual shirts and blouses.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% synthetics; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn color documentation to justify 'yarns of different colors' provision
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 100% cotton, triggering audits under Chapter 52