USMCA Mexican 100% Cotton Flannel Fabric from Japan
Woven 100% cotton flannel fabric, napped on both sides, weighing 251 g/m² with ring-spun yarns of 40.6 metric number, classified under 5209.31.60 but eligible under 9823.53.05 per USMCA note 11(b)(ii)(B). This fabric meets specific construction criteria for preferential treatment as a good of Mexico under the USMCA, allowing duty-free entry when imported directly from Mexico.
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
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin from Mexican exporter confirming note 11(b)(ii)(B) eligibility; ensure fabric matches exact construction specs in USMCA rules; declare as Mexican-origin good to qualify for duty-free entry