Dyed Cotton Twill Shirt Fabric from Japan
This is a dyed woven cotton fabric with 100% cotton content, featuring a classic twill weave pattern and weighing 180 g/m². It falls under HTS 5208.39.20 as it contains over 85% cotton, is dyed, weighs under 200 g/m², and uses twill weave. Commonly used for shirts and light 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
• Verify fabric weight via lab testing post-sizing removal to confirm under 200 g/m²
• Provide dyeing process documentation and fiber content certificate for CBP review
• Avoid misclassification as denim by ensuring no 3/4-thread twill with specific yarn colors