Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Twill Fabric for Workwear from Japan
This is a dyed woven cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing 250 g/m², in a 3-thread twill weave. It is specifically classified under HTS 5209.32.00 due to its twill construction, high cotton content, dyeing, and weight exceeding 200 g/m². Commonly used for durable work pants and jackets.
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
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and provide weight certificates to CBP
• Ensure dyeing is uniform and document cotton content >85% with mill test reports to avoid reclassification
• Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; declare country of origin accurately