Bleached Heavyweight Cotton Twill for Bags from Japan
Bleached 4-thread twill cotton fabric exceeding 200 g/m² with >85% cotton, ideal for durable totes and backpacks. Classified under 5209.22.00 due to twill weave and bleaching per chapter specifications.
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 photos and weave cross-sections proving twill structure vs sateen alternatives
• Ensure fiber content lab reports exceed 85% threshold with margin for testing variance
• Separate shipments by weave type to avoid commingling with plain weave classifications