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Uniform Blue Dyed Twill Cotton Fabric from Japan

Solid navy dyed 4-thread twill, 86% cotton, 225 g/m² for police uniforms. HTS 5209.32.00 due to dyed plain twill (non-denim), high weight and cotton purity.

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

• Ensure no cross-dyeing patterns mimicking denim to stay out of 5209.42

• Batch test yarn numbers using US note formulas for average calculation

• Declare as greige if undyed—coloration hugely impacts duty