Checkered Cotton-Modal Sportswear Fabric from Japan
This performance fabric uses multi-colored yarns in a checkered pattern, mixing cotton with under 85% modal staple fibers for sportswear. HTS 5516.43.00 applies due to the artificial staple-cotton mix and yarn color diversity.
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
• Document average yarn number to ensure not excluded as cheesecloth or printcloth
• For sets with trims, declare as individual fabric to avoid set classifications