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Black Cotton Twill Poplin Alternative Fabric from Japan

Piece-dyed black twill cotton weave, 89% cotton, 175 g/m², mimicking poplin for shirts. HTS 5208.39.20 captures its twill structure, dyeing, cotton content, weight specs. Versatile for tailoring.

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

Use microscope weave analysis for CBP audits on twill confirmation

Invoice must detail 'piece dyed' to avoid yarn-dyed confusion

Quota check not applicable but monitor cotton fiber import limits indirectly