Poly-Cotton Plaid Shirting Fabric from Japan
This lightweight woven fabric blends synthetic staple fibers with cotton, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern, weighing under 170 g/m². It falls under HTS 5513.39.0191 as a mixed synthetic-cotton fabric with multi-colored yarns, not fitting specific subcategories like poplin or sheeting. Commonly used for casual shirts and 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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm less than 85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton
• Provide weave analysis and weight certification (under 170 g/m²) to avoid misclassification as heavier fabrics
• Declare yarn color variations explicitly to qualify under the 'yarns of different colors' subheading