Printed Poly-Cotton Twill Work Pants Fabric from Japan
This heavy printed twill weave fabric contains 65% cotton mixed with 35% polyester, weighing 250 g/m², designed for durable work pants. It falls under HTS 5211.59.0040 as a printed woven cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, over 200 g/m², in twill weave. The printing adds color patterns suitable for industrial uniforms.
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 and man-made fiber mix for proper classification
• Provide weave structure documentation (twill confirmation) and weight certificates to avoid misclassification as plain weave
• Ensure printing is on fabric, not garment, to prevent shift to Chapter 62 apparel duties