Printed Cotton-Polyester Satin Dress Fabric from Japan
This lightweight satin weave fabric, weighing 150 g/m², is printed with floral patterns and mixed 60% polyester staple fibers with 40% cotton. It falls under HTS 5513.49.90.50 as a printed satin weave fabric containing less than 85% synthetic staple fibers, mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m². Commonly used for women's dresses and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton
• Include detailed weave specifications and weight certification in documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure printing is post-weave to qualify under printed subheading; pre-printed rolls may shift to other categories