Charcoal Dyed Cotton Ticking Fabric from Japan
Strong twill weave ticking, 86% cotton, charcoal dyed, 260 g/m² for mattresses and upholstery. HTS 5209.39.00 for other dyed >200 g/m² cotton fabrics, not denim per note.
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
• Test for cotton content >85% with AATCC methods; attach lab reports to entries
• Declare as piece goods, not made-ups, to avoid Chapter 63
• Watch for weave combos; US note (b) requires wholly specified weave excluding selvage