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