Poly-Cotton Denim-Like Plain Weave Fabric from Japan
This lightweight woven fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighs 180 g/m², and uses yarns of different colors in a plain weave with an average yarn number of 40. It falls under HTS 5210.41.40.00 because it has less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, is under 200 g/m², plain weave, different color yarns, and number 42 or lower.
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 testing to confirm <85% cotton and exact MMF blend for accurate classification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculation using HTS formulas to avoid misclassification as higher number fabrics
• Include commercial invoice detailing weight per m² and color yarn usage to prevent customs disputes