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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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