Printed Poly-Cotton Denim Work Pants Fabric from Japan
This heavy woven fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester and features a printed 3-thread twill weave resembling denim. It meets HTS 5211.52.0020 criteria as it's printed, not napped, with mixed cotton-manmade fibers in twill construction. Commonly used for durable workwear like pants and jackets.
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 tests to confirm <85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibers; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Obtain accurate weight certification (gsm >200) and weave documentation to avoid audits
• Ensure printing is considered 'printed' per HTS definitions; plain dyed may shift to 5211.51