5208.19.40/Unbleached Heavy Cotton Drill Cloth/Japan

Unbleached Heavy Cotton Drill Cloth from Japan

Heavy unbleached cotton drill cloth, 85%+ cotton, 195 g/m², yarn number 28, is classified under HTS 5208.19.40 as other unbleached fabrics of low yarn number. Used in military uniforms and sails.

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%

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Import Tips

• Test for excessive sizing and remove before weight/yarn calculations to prevent overclassification

• Ensure documentation shows no chemical treatments qualifying as bleaching

• Monitor WTO status of origin country to avoid quantitative limits on raw cotton derivatives