Poly-Cotton Heavyweight Twill Work Pants Fabric from Japan
This unbleached woven fabric contains 65% cotton and 35% polyester, weighs 280 g/m², and features a 3-thread twill weave. It is designed for durable workwear like pants and uniforms, classified under HTS 5211.12.00 due to its low cotton content, weight over 200 g/m², unbleached state, and specific twill structure.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers; mislabeling leads to reclassification
• Provide weave certification and weight documentation (gsm) at entry to avoid customs holds
• Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton content if from non-WTO countries