Breathable Poly-Cotton Blouse Material from Japan
Plain weave 152 g/m² fabric of 72% polyester staple and 28% cotton with multi-color yarns for subtle patterns. HTS 5513.31.00.00 covers this due to <85% synthetic mainly cotton mix, plain weave, light weight, and yarn color diversity. Designed for summer blouses.
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
• Include mill test certificates for fiber blend and yarn numbering
• Declare as 'plain weave' explicitly; avoid vague terms like 'woven fabric'
• Monitor updates to U.S. textile safeguard measures affecting blends