Dyed Cotton Twill Shirt Fabric from Japan
This is a lightweight woven cotton fabric, 100% cotton weighing 180 g/m², dyed in solid colors, and featuring a twill weave with a diagonal rib pattern. It falls under HTS 5208.39.20.90 as it contains over 85% cotton, is under 200 g/m², is dyed, and is of twill weave but not specifically denim. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
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
• Verify fabric weight via lab testing to confirm under 200 g/m² and cotton content >85% with detailed invoices and mill certificates
• Provide weave structure documentation (e.g
• twill pattern specs) to avoid misclassification as plain weave under 5208.31
• Ensure dyeing process is uniform; uneven dyeing may trigger quality inspections or reclassification