Chilean Fine Count Cotton Gingham Check Fabric from Japan
Cotton gingham fabric classified in subheading 5208.41, square construction >85 warp/filling picks per cm², single yarns ≥95 metric with check pattern per U.S. note 4(a). Wholly formed in Chile from third-country yarn qualifying for HTS 9822.02.02 special tariff shift. The fine count and authentic gingham pattern meet commercial unavailability criteria.
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
• Colorfastness and check pattern verification required; High thread count lab analysis; Coordinate quota allocation timing with Chilean suppliers