Natural Gray Cotton Sateen Twill from Japan
Unbleached sateen-style twill cotton fabric (95% cotton, 190 g/m²) for drapery and casual wear, in its raw gray state. Fits HTS 5208.19.20 precisely as unbleached twill/satin weave under 200 g/m² with high cotton content. Sateen luster from weave, not processing.
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
• Include weave diagrams in documentation proving satin/twill per subheading
• Test for hidden bleaching agents that could reclassify as 5208.21+
• Monitor total single yarn count per US note formulas during audits