Insulated Napped Cargo Pant Shell Fabric from Japan
240 g/m² plain weave poly-cotton (80% cotton/20% nylon) with yarns of varied colors, napped interior for thermal lining in cargo pants. HTS 5211.41.00.40 applies for <85% cotton mixed mainly with synthetics, plain weave, different color yarns, napped, over 200 g/m² weight. Designed for outdoor apparel shells.
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
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'napped' surface and gsm to match statistical suffix (218)
• Prepare for fiber content disputes; use AATCC tests for cotton % verification
• Declare as greige if unbleached to avoid confusion with finished dyed goods