Poly-Cotton Heavyweight Dyed Twill Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 250 g/m², and is dyed plain blue for uniform color. It falls under HTS 5211.39.00.90 as a dyed woven cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton content, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, over 200 g/m², and not specifically classified elsewhere like denim. The heavy weight makes it suitable for durable upholstery or workwear.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm under 85% cotton as per Chapter 52 notes; declare exact percentages on entry
• Provide mill test certificates for weight (over 200 g/m²) and dye process to avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton content if sourced from non-WTO countries