Cotton Care Label Strips from Japan
Rolls of plain woven cotton strips printed with washing instructions, cut to size for sewing into garments. Classified under HTS 5807.90.20.10 as non-embroidered cotton textile labels in strips, distinct from knitted or embroidered variants.
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 fiber content declarations matching label claims to prevent customs disputes on cotton purity
• Submit samples showing plain weave vs. knit to confirm Chapter 58 applicability over Chapter 60
• Avoid bundling with garments; import as separate textile articles to maintain heading 5807 status