Printed Twill Cotton Dress Lining from Japan
A printed twill weave cotton fabric over 85% cotton, under 200 g/m², used for dress linings and undergarments. Classified in HTS 5208.59.20 for its printed twill weave (excluding 3-/4-thread twill), high cotton content, and light weight. The twill provides durability while printing adds decorative patterns.
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
• Document twill weave type explicitly, confirming not 3-/4-thread to prevent shift to excluded denim categories
• Test fabric weight after removing sizing via boiling method per US note (b) to ensure <200 g/m² classification
• Label printing as piece-dyed/post-woven to differentiate from yarn-dyed alternatives in 5211 series