Poly-Cotton Plaid Dress Lining from Japan
Plain weave fabric of 65% polyester staple and 35% cotton, 155 g/m², with multi-color yarns creating a plaid pattern, used for dress linings. HTS 5513.31.00.00 applies due to mixed fibers <85% synthetic mainly with cotton, plain weave, light weight, and colored yarns. Perfect for apparel linings requiring breathability.
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
• Label fiber percentages accurately on invoices; U.S
• Customs requires ±5% tolerance proof
• Submit GSM (grams per square meter) test reports to confirm ≤170 g/m² threshold
• Avoid misdeclaring as 100% cotton to prevent penalties under false origin claims