Industrial Napped Cotton Workwear Lining from Japan
Bleached, plain weave heavy cotton sheeting (85%+ cotton, >200 g/m²) napped for warmth as workwear lining. HTS 5209.21.00.50 due to napped sheeting specs, not end-use which doesn't affect fabric classification. Used in jackets and pants for laborers.
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
• Specify industrial end-use in invoices but classify by fabric properties—end-use doesn't override HTS
• Ensure no excessive sizing; boil per U.S. note for accurate weight/yarn number declaration