Heavy Bleached Napped Cotton Blanket Fabric from Japan
This 280 g/m² bleached cotton twill fabric with a double-napped surface is designed for thermal blankets and throws, containing 87% cotton in a 4-thread twill weave. It precisely matches HTS 5209.22.00.40 for its weight, bleaching, twill construction, and napped finish per Chapter 52 notes. The napping traps air for superior warmth.
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
• Use the specified yarn number formulas from US notes to confirm average yarn count if challenged
• Label rolls with exact weight per m² and bleaching process details to prevent misclassification
• Avoid bulk packaging that obscures napped finish; inspect for uniformity during customs exam