Cotton-Rich Polyester Oxford Lining Fabric from Japan
Lightweight unbleached oxford fabric with polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton (<85% synthetic), under 170 g/m², used for garment linings. Classified under HTS 5513.19.00.60 for its oxford weave and mixed composition per Chapter 55 notes. Provides breathability and structure.
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
• Document 'mainly with cotton' ratio; imports often flagged if synthetic appears dominant
• Check for napping, as statistical notes exclude certain napped types from poplin but allow for oxford
• Pair with HTS for finished garments to plan supply chain duties