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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%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

• 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