Two-Tone Cotton Awning Fabric from Japan
Plain weave awning material of 86% cotton over 200 g/m², yarns of different colors (e.g., colored warp, natural weft), not napped. Precisely classified under HTS 5209.41.60.20 for heavy, multi-color plain cotton fabrics in Chapter 52.
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
• Include lab reports certifying no napping and exact weight post-sizing removal
• Track quantitative limits from US notes if origin has cotton staple restrictions
• Avoid reclassification by proving yarn-dyed colors vs surface printing