Natural Unbleached Cotton Drill Fabric from Japan
Unbleached cotton drill fabric for workwear, containing 88% cotton, 170 g/m² weight, yarn #38 (≤42), under HTS 5208.19.40.90. Twill weave provides strength for pants and uniforms. Remains unprocessed beyond weaving, fitting 'other unbleached' precisely.
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
• Conduct desizing prior to weight/yarn testing per U.S. notes for accurate metrics
• Segregate from any bleached rolls in shipment to avoid commingling reclassification
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'unbleached greige' to match HTS description