Cotton Sergeant Stripe Fabric from Japan
Heavy cotton serge fabric >85% cotton, >200 g/m², with alternating different colored yarns creating military-style stripes for uniforms. Other fabrics as non-denim twill.
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
• Detail stripe construction (warp/weft color differences) on invoices
• Certify no government contract specifications affecting classification
• Monitor for shrinkage testing requirements in heavy fabrics