Lightweight Poly-Cotton Twill Stripe Fabric from Japan
Warp-faced twill fabric of 80% cotton/20% polyester with contrasting stripe yarns of different colors, 190 g/m², yarn number 72. Fits HTS 5210.49.80.90 as mixed <85% cotton, different color yarns, ≤200 g/m², high number. Used for chino-style trousers and skirts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document twill weave type (not denim per subheading note) to distinguish from 5210.42 denim classifications
• Provide yarn count calculations showing average >69 using total single yarns per cm² formula
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification; retail-ready rolls stay under this code, bulk may go to 5210.19