Chilean Cotton Poplin Fabric 97% Cotton 3% Spandex from Japan
Woven poplin fabric containing 97% cotton and 3% spandex by weight, classified in subheading 5208.32.30, wholly formed in Chile from yarn produced outside Chile/US territory per U.S. note 4 to subchapter XXII. This meets HTS 9822.02.02 quota requirements for Chilean cotton/man-made fiber fabrics with specific construction not commercially available in commercial quantities. The fabric's ring-spun construction and spandex content qualify it for special tariff treatment under the US-Chile FTA provisions.
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 fabric meets exact specifications in U.S. note 4(a) with Chilean certificate of origin; Track annual 1M SME quota usage; Ensure yarn origin documentation proves non-Chile/US source to avoid reclassification