Piece-Dyed Heavy Cotton Twill for Tents from Japan
Heavy piece-dyed cotton twill fabric, >85% cotton and >200 g/m², used in tent manufacturing with a pronounced twill weave. HTS 5209.39.0040 applies to this other dyed twill weave cotton, per Chapter 52 notes on weave exclusivity.
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
• Provide government certification if claiming hand-loomed under US note for 5209, but standard power-loomed is default
• Test for excessive sizing removal per US Note (a) before weight/yarn number calculations
• Label rolls clearly with HTS and weight to prevent bulk vs retail packing disputes