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Bleached Viscose Shirting Fabric from Japan

Smooth, bleached viscose filament woven fabric (87% artificial) for shirting, plain weave. Classified HTS 5408.21.00 as bleached other woven artificial fabric. Provides a silk-like drape.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

14.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Lab certify weight >170 g/m² if avoiding lighter fabric sub-notes

• Declare as individual fabric, not sets with trims to prevent Chapter 63 shift

• Check for napped finish that alters broadcloth definitions