Heavyweight Cotton-Mix Plaid Shirting Fabric from Japan
A durable woven shirting fabric blending synthetic staple fibers primarily with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², using yarns of different colors for a plaid pattern. It falls outside sheeting definitions due to non-square construction and yarn specs, positioning it as 'other' under 5514.30.39.90.
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
• Include commercial invoices detailing g/m² weight and yarn count to match statistical notes
• Label as mixed fabric with exact percentages to comply with fiber content rules
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 100% cotton, which shifts to different chapter