Heavy Cotton-Spandex Denim-Like Twill from Japan
Robust 4-thread twill fabric of 80% cotton and 20% spandex, multi-colored yarns, 240 g/m², not napped. Meets 5211.43.0030 criteria for mixed cotton >200 g/m² twill fabrics. Commonly used for stretch work jackets and bags.
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
• Provide yarn nm count documentation if queried, calculated per US note for cotton yarn metrics
• Label as 'not denim' if failing strict subheading note specs to prevent CBP disputes
• Include certificates for spandex content verification to support man-made fiber mix claim