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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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