Unbleached 317 Thread Count Twill Cotton Fabric from Japan
Heavyweight unbleached cotton twill fabric specifically meeting the '317' statistical breakout, with ≥85% cotton, >200 g/m², 3- or 4-thread twill weave, not napped. Directly matches HTS 5209.12.00.20 classification. Used in manufacturing bags and sails.
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
• Use approved yarn number calculation formulas from US notes to verify average yarn count
• Provide commercial invoices specifying 'not napped' and exact g/m² weight measurement
• Beware reclassification if sized heavily; excessive sizing requires removal for accurate weight