Unbleached Heavy Cotton Twill Variation Fabric from Japan
This fabric features a non-standard twill weave with >85% cotton content, weighing 270 g/m², remaining unbleached. HTS 5209.19.00.90 covers it as 'other' since it doesn't meet exact 3- or 4-thread twill definitions. Used in workwear linings and heavy drapery.
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
• Provide weave diagrams to distinguish from standard twill in 5209.12; test for cotton purity >85%
• Common error: Declaring as denim without color yarn specs