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Marine Grade Cotton-Poly Twill Sail Fabric from Japan

A 265 g/m² dyed 3-thread twill with 79% cotton and 21% polyester for boat sails. Classed under HTS 5211.32.0020 as non-napped heavy twill mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers.

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

• Saltwater resistance irrelevant for classification; focus on weave/weight

• Declare as unfinished fabric; sewn sails become Chapter 63

• Use N = BYT/1,000 formula if yarn count disputed