Bleached Twill Cotton Chino Cloth for Pants from Japan
Bleached twill weave cotton fabric, 88% cotton weighing 195 g/m², used for chino trousers and casual pants. It matches HTS 5208.29.20.90 as 'other' bleached twill weave cotton fabric over 85% cotton, under 200 g/m², distinct from certified hand-loomed or denim specifics. The twill structure gives it durability for bottom-weight apparel.
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
• Test for exact yarn number using US note formulas if average exceeds limits for other subheadings
• Document as 'not certified hand-loomed' to stay in power-loomed classification
• Avoid bulk packaging over certain widths; may classify as industrial under different stats