Industrial Bleached Cotton Drill Fabric from Japan
Bleached cotton drill fabric (270 g/m², 90%+ cotton) for work uniforms and sails, featuring a strong twill weave. Classifies in HTS 5209.29.00.90 as other bleached heavy cotton, not certified hand-loomed per US notes. Its industrial strength comes from the dense weave and weight.
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
• Obtain government certification if claiming hand-loomed to access 5209.28; otherwise avoid
• Invoice must specify 'bleached, not printed/dyed' to stay in 5209.29