Plaid Printed Poly-Cotton Casual Shirt Cloth from Japan
Plaid-printed lightweight fabric blending 68% polyester staple with 32% cotton, weighing 145 g/m². Classified in HTS 5513.49.90.90 for printed other woven fabrics of synthetic staple <85% mixed with cotton ≤170 g/m², not fitting narrow statistical definitions. Ideal for casual button-down shirts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed invoice with HTS rationale referencing Chapter 55 notes
• Ensure no napping that could mimic excluded broadcloth types
• Batch test for shrinkage to preempt quality claims at import