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Polyester-Cotton Multi-Color Plaid Shirt Fabric from Japan

This woven fabric contains 70% artificial staple fibers mixed with 30% polyester filament yarns of different colors, forming a distinctive plaid pattern ideal for casual shirts. It falls under HTS 5516.23.00.90 as it has less than 85% artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly with man-made filaments, and features yarns of different colors. The 'other' category applies as it does not fit specific subheadings like jacquard or sateen weave.

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

• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm less than 85% artificial staple fibers and filament mixing for accurate classification

• Provide mill certificates and yarn specifications to customs to avoid misclassification as 100% staple fiber fabrics

• Label color yarn composition clearly to prevent disputes over 'yarns of different colors' criterion