Indigo-Printed Cotton Sateen for Workwear from Japan
Heavy indigo-printed cotton sateen (>85% cotton, >200 g/m²) in twill sateen weave, not meeting denim specs. HTS 5209.59.00.25 covers this printed other sateen for durable work pants. Differentiated by non-warp-faced twill and lighter weft shades.
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
• Differentiate from denim via color affidavits (warp not single color or weft not lighter)
• For workwear end-use, note commercial vs industrial to avoid part classification
• Monitor staple length quotas in 5201 notes if raw cotton involved upstream