Poly-Cotton Denim Shirt Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric contains 80% cotton mixed with 20% polyester, weighs 180 g/m², and features yarns of different colors in a twill weave. It falls under HTS 5210.49.40.90 as a mixed cotton fabric with man-made fibers, of yarns of different colors, with average yarn number 42 or lower. It is commonly used for casual shirts and jackets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibers
• Calculate average yarn number using HTS formulas after removing sizing for accurate classification
• Provide weave structure documentation to distinguish from plain weave fabrics in other subheadings