Bleached Cotton-Spandex Drill Fabric from Japan
Heavy drill weave fabric blending 82% cotton with 18% spandex man-made fibers, at 230 g/m², bleached white. Fits HTS 5211.20.29.90 as an 'other' bleached mixed cotton fabric >200 g/m², providing stretch for uniforms. Not a twill or satin, hence 'other' category.
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
• Document spandex recovery test to validate man-made fiber elasticity in blend
• Use AATCC standards for bleaching verification; avoid optical brighteners that mimic dyeing