Heavyweight Cotton-Polyester Plaid Work Shirt Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric, composed of 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighs 250 g/m² and features yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern. It falls under HTS 5211.49.00.90 as a mixed cotton fabric over 200 g/m² with multicolored yarns, not classified as denim or specific weaves. Commonly used for durable workwear shirts.
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 exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave diagrams and yarn color specifications in entry documentation to distinguish from denim under 5209.42
• Ensure weight is documented post-sizing removal per US note formulas to avoid under/over declaration