Printed Cotton-Polyester Chino Blend Fabric from Japan
A printed twill fabric with 75% cotton and 25% polyester, 195 g/m², yarn number 36, used for chino pants. Classified in HTS 5210.59.40 for printed mixed cotton fabrics ≤200 g/m² with coarse yarn (number 42 or lower). Not denim per subheading note due to uniform color yarns.
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
• Document yarn number precisely after desizing, using US Note formulas to confirm ≤42
• Label as 'printed' only if color applied after weaving; otherwise, classify as dyed
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls by specifying retail fabric rolls in entry docs