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Cotton-Spandex Twill Stretch Fabric from Japan

Dyed twill weave with 75% cotton, 22% polyester, 3% spandex at 240 g/m² for stretch pants. Under HTS 5211.39.0040 for <85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibers, heavyweight dyed twill. Elastane adds flexibility while cotton provides breathability.

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

• List all fibers including minor elastane in declarations; totals must sum correctly

• Test for weave purity per US note (b) excluding selvage for twill confirmation

• Beware misdeclaration of weight; use N=BYT/1000 formula if audited