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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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