Printed Cotton Drill Fabric for Work Aprons from Japan
A 140 g/m² plain weave cotton drill fabric, printed with safety stripes and yarn number 40, meets HTS 5208.52.30 criteria for 85%+ cotton printed plain weaves over 100 g/m² of coarser yarns (42 or lower).
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
• Confirm plain weave via microscopy if challenged; drill can resemble twill
• Label rolls with exact weight, yarn number, and cotton percentage for CBP review
• Monitor aggregate cotton quotas if from restricted origins like certain Asian countries