Synthetic-Cotton Striped Dress Fabric from Japan
A lightweight woven fabric blending synthetic filaments with cotton, using yarns of different colors to create crisp stripes ideal for dresses. Less than 85% synthetic by weight, it meets the mixed fabric criteria of heading 5407. Classified in 5407.83.00 for its colored yarn weaves per statistical notes.
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
• Include detailed yarn specifications showing different colors and filament count to justify 5407.83.00
• Ensure commercial invoices specify 'woven fabric of synthetic filaments mixed with cotton' to prevent misclassification
• Watch for bulk packaging pitfalls; retail-packed versions may require different statistical suffixes