Unbleached Cotton-Spandex Twill for Heavy Bags from Japan
This 80% cotton / 20% spandex 3-thread twill weighs 240 g/m² and is unbleached, ideal for duffel bags and backpacks. It falls under HTS 5211.12.00 because of its cotton <85% mixed with man-made spandex, weight >200 g/m², and twill construction.
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
• Certify no power-loom if claiming hand-loomed, but note certified hand-loomed goes to 5209
• Provide g/m² weight certificates; over/under 200 g/m² changes heading
• Label origin accurately; quota notes apply to certain cotton imports