Heavyweight Unbleached Cotton Drill Fabric from Japan
Unbleached plain weave cotton drill cloth with 90% cotton, 160 g/m², and yarn number 35, falling under HTS 5208.12.40 for its specs in unbleached heavy cottons. Popular for tarps and reinforced pockets.
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
• Retain production records showing hand-loom avoidance if not certified; quotas apply to hand-loomed
• Test for excessive sizing removal before weight/yarn determination to comply with US notes
• Declare exact g/m² accurately; undervaluation common in heavy fabrics leading to audits