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
18.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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