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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%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 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