Unbleached Cotton Twill for Workwear Lining from Japan
A 240 g/m² unbleached cotton twill fabric, 87% cotton, used as lining for heavy work pants and jackets. HTS 5209.19.00.40 covers this unbleached, heavyweight twill weave cotton fabric. It provides sturdy, breathable support without finishing.
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
• Differentiate retail vs bulk packaging in entry docs—bulk may affect valuation
• Test for cotton purity via AATCC methods; blends >15% synthetic trigger Chapter 54/55
• Monitor MFN vs preferential duty based on origin quotas in US Notes