Unbleached 60/40 Cotton-Acrylic Sailcloth from Japan
Plain weave sailcloth with 60% cotton and 40% acrylic fibers, unbleached, 240 g/m². Classified in HTS 5211.11.00 due to low cotton content mixed solely with man-mades, heavy weight, unbleached, plain weave. High tear strength for marine applications.
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
• Test for acrylic content as man-made staple fibers to confirm heading 5211 eligibility
• Document plain weave exclusivity per note (b) to prevent twill misclassification