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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%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

• Document spandex recovery test to validate man-made fiber elasticity in blend

• Use AATCC standards for bleaching verification; avoid optical brighteners that mimic dyeing