Heavy Dyed Cross Twill Cotton for Uniforms from Japan
This fabric uses 4-thread cross twill weave, 88% cotton, dyed evenly, at 220 g/m². Classified in 5209.32.00 for its twill variant (including cross twill), weight, cotton dominance, and dyeing. Used in military and industrial uniforms.
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
• Use the specified formulas in US notes to calculate average yarn number if challenged on classification
• Provide dyeing process documentation; piece-dyed vs yarn-dyed can affect duty if misclassified
• Avoid bulk packaging without invoices showing g/m² to prevent valuation disputes