Bleached Cross Twill Napped Cotton for Upholstery from Japan
Featuring a broken cross twill weave, this 220 g/m² fabric is bleached and napped on both sides, with 92% cotton, suitable for furniture covers and automotive interiors. It falls under HTS 5209.22.00.40 as a heavy bleached napped twill per the subheading note's inclusive definition. The texture improves durability and grip.
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
• Provide weave diagrams confirming 3/4-thread twill or cross twill to distinguish from plain weave
• Test for excessive sizing and remove per US note instructions before weight verification
• Declare as 'napped' explicitly on entry; failure leads to higher duties under un-napped codes