Cotton-Spandex Twill Sportswear Fabric from Japan
4-thread twill fabric with 78% cotton, 20% polyester, 2% spandex, yarns of different colors, weighing 190 g/m² for activewear. Falls under HTS 5210.49.10.00 as mixed mainly with man-made fibers, low weight, colored twill per Chapter 52 notes on weaves.
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
• Break down all fibers (incl. spandex) on entry docs; totals must sum <85% cotton
• Measure linear density via nm method in US notes for yarn verification if audited
• Segregate from 100% cotton rolls to prevent blending errors in classification