Poly-Cotton Denim Twill Shirt Fabric from Japan
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m², in a 3-thread twill weave similar to denim but not meeting the exact color specification for subheading 5209.42. It falls under HTS 5210.19.10.00 as a mixed cotton-manmade fiber fabric under 200 g/m² in twill weave, unbleached. Commonly used for casual shirts and light jackets.
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 exact fiber content via lab test; must be <85% cotton mixed mainly with MMF to qualify
• Provide weave certification confirming 3- or 4-thread twill; weight must not exceed 200 g/m² post-scouring
• Avoid misclassification as 100% cotton (5208) by including MMF blend invoices and mill certificates