Discharge Printed Cotton Sateen Twill Curtain Fabric from Japan
Heavyweight cotton sateen twill fabric with discharge printing technique, containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m². The discharge printing creates a vintage, soft-hand feel by removing dye from specific areas, classified under HTS 5209.59.0015 due to its sateen weave, printed nature, and specific weight exceeding 200 g/m².
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
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and provide mill test certificate to confirm compliance with HTS criteria
• Include detailed weave analysis (sateen/twill) and printing method documentation to avoid reclassification to unprinted subheadings
• Check for any applicable cotton fabric quotas based on country of origin, as Chapter 52 has specific limitations