Unbleached Poly-Cotton Twill Work Pants Fabric from Japan
This heavy unbleached woven fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², consists of 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester in a 3-thread twill weave, not napped. It is designed for durable work pants and uniforms, falling under HTS 5211.12.0020 due to its unbleached state, twill construction, and cotton-manmade fiber blend under 85% cotton.
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 exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and man-made mix, as required for Chapter 52 classification
• Provide weave certification proving 3- or 4-thread twill (not denim per subheading note) and weight >200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure no napping or finishing; common pitfall is misdeclaring bleached fabric, leading to audits