Cotton Twill Check Fabric for Casual Pants from Japan
A 87% cotton twill fabric weighing 240 g/m² with checkered pattern from different colored yarns, not meeting denim specs. Classified in HTS 5209.49.00.90 as other heavy cotton fabrics of different color yarns. Suitable for chinos and casual trousers.
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
• Distinguish from denim via documentation showing it doesn't match 3/4-thread twill definition
• Lab certify cotton content and weight post-sizing removal
• Declare weave as 'other' explicitly in commercial invoice