Cotton-Modal Batik-Style Wide Fabric from Japan
Artisanal batik-style fabric wider than 127 cm, blending 72% cotton with 28% modal staples and varied color yarns. Classified under 5516.43.00.35 for mixed cotton 'other' wide fabrics. Popular for ethnic apparel and scarves.
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
• Authenticate color integration as woven yarns, not printed; country-of-origin rules strict for blends
• Pitfall: Dye bleeding tests for customs