Printed Cotton-Modal Broadcloth from Japan
Printed broadcloth with non-square weave, 55% modal staple fibers and 45% cotton, under 170 g/m², over 33 ends/picks per cm². Classified in HTS 5516.44.00.90 as other printed fabric mixed less than 85% artificial staple with cotton. Popular for dress 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
• Prove non-square construction via weave analysis reports; ensure modal content lab-certified below 85%
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as 100% cotton leads to audits