Dyed Poly-Cotton Twill Work Pants Fabric from Japan
This heavy-weight fabric, weighing 250 g/m², is plain woven from 65% cotton and 35% polyester yarns, then piece-dyed in solid colors like navy or khaki. It falls under HTS 5211.31.00 as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibers, exceeding 200 g/m². Commonly used for durable workwear trousers in industrial settings.
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
• Verify exact fiber content via lab test; must be <85% cotton with man-made fibers predominant to qualify
• Provide weave certification (plain weave only, no combinations) and weight documentation in g/m²
• Avoid misclassification as lighter fabrics under 5209; common pitfall is incorrect dyeing process documentation