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Lightweight Cotton Twill Dress Fabric from Japan

A 170 g/m² woven fabric of 90% cotton in 4-thread cross twill, using contrasting colored yarns for a subtle pattern. Perfect for summer dresses and linings. Meets HTS 5208.43.00.00 as a high-cotton, lightweight twill of different colors.

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

• Document weave type (3/4-thread twill) with photos or samples to prevent misclassification as plain weave

• Ensure commercial invoice specifies yarn colors and average yarn number per US note calculations

• Avoid common pitfall of exceeding 200 g/m² due to residual sizing; test after desizing process