Bleached Poly-Cotton Denim Work Pants Fabric from Japan
This heavy bleached woven fabric contains 80% cotton mixed with 20% polyester, weighing 280 g/m², and features a 3-thread twill weave. It meets HTS 5211.20.22 as it has less than 85% cotton, is mixed mainly with man-made fibers, exceeds 200 g/m², and is bleached with the specified twill structure. Commonly used for durable workwear and uniforms.
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 exact cotton content via lab testing to confirm <85% and qualify under 5211; misclassification risks penalties
• Provide bleaching certification and weight documentation (g/m²) as proof for >200 g/m² requirement
• Check for denim definition compliance per subheading note if marketing as denim to avoid reclassification