Napped Cotton Flannel Twill for Lumberjack Shirts from Japan
This robust fabric, over 85% cotton and >200 g/m², uses differently colored yarns in 3-thread twill with napping for a plush feel suited to outerwear. It aligns with HTS 5209.43.0050 specifications for napped twill fabrics of mixed yarn colors.
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
• Use invoices specifying 'napped' finish and twill type to match statistical suffix 218
• Test for excessive sizing removal per US note (b) before weight determination
• Bundle with country-of-origin certificates, noting any quota implications from US notes