Women's Ring-Spun Micro Modal Cotton Blend Blouse from Japan
This women's blouse is made from ring-spun single yarn of nm 51 or 85, containing 50-85% micro modal fibers mixed with U.S. extra long pima cotton, a fabric designated by CITA as not available in commercial quantities in the U.S. It is both cut and sewn in a designated AGOA beneficiary country like Lesotho. Classified under HTS 9819.11.24 due to use of this specific scarce yarn-fabric combination.
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
• Verify CITA designation status of specific micro modal yarn blend via Federal Register notices before import
• Include production records proving fabric scarcity and AGOA country assembly to support duty-free claim
• Avoid common pitfall of using non-designated similar fabrics which would disqualify from 9819.11.24