Poly-Cotton Twill Dress Fabric from Japan
This lightweight twill weave fabric is dyed and contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m². It falls under HTS 5210.39.20 as a woven cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, in twill weave and under 200 g/m². Commonly used for dresses and blouses due to its durability and drape.
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 fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton; ensure dyeing process documentation for customs
• Avoid misclassification by specifying weave type on invoices
• Watch for weight declarations as exceeding 200 g/m² shifts to higher subheadings