Cotton-Polyester Dyed Twill Chino Fabric from Japan
A medium-weight dyed twill weave fabric with 75% cotton and 25% polyester, yarn number 50, weighing 190 g/m², ideal for chino pants. Classified in HTS 5210.39.60.90 due to <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers, dyed plain, ≤200 g/m², and yarn numbers 43-68. Meets Chapter 52 notes for mixed cotton fabrics.
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
• Submit mill test certificate for fiber ratio and yarn count; CBP often audits mixed cotton blends for accurate duty assessment
• Document post-boiling weight and linear density to validate ≤200 g/m² and average yarn number 43-68 per US formulas
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 100% cotton; man-made content triggers MMF mixed fabric rules