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%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 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