Brushed Twill-Like Cotton Workwear Fabric from Japan
Although plain weave, this >85% cotton fabric >200 g/m² mimics twill appearance via color yarns, with napping for rugged workwear pants. Classified under HTS 5209.41.60.40 for plain weave napped heavy cotton with different colors.
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
• Confirm plain weave via microscope if texture resembles twill to prevent misclassification
• Invoice must detail g/m² post-processing and cotton assay results