Floral Printed Cotton-Poly Twill Scarf Fabric from Japan
A printed twill weave fabric (not 3- or 4-thread) with 70% cotton and 30% polyester, at 150 g/m², used for lightweight scarves and shawls. Classified under HTS 5210.59.20 for printed cotton blends <85% cotton, twill weave excluding denim types, ≤200 g/m². The twill creates a subtle diagonal texture.
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 weave analysis confirming non-3/4-thread twill to CBP; pitfalls include denim misclassification
• Label printing process (e.g
• reactive dye) and provide colorfastness tests for compliance
• Track average yarn number if disputed; use US note formulas for verification