Unbleached Cotton Twill Shirting Fabric from Japan
Lightweight unbleached 3-thread twill cotton fabric weighing 190 g/m² for shirting, not meeting denim specs (non-warp faced, mixed colors absent). HTS 5212.11.60.90 applies as other unbleached woven cotton ≤200 g/m². Excludes selvage per weave note (b).
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
• Distinguish from denim by documenting non-warp face and uniform warp color per subheading note
• Remove excessive sizing before weight/yarn tests as required in U.S. note (a)
• Label rolls clearly as 'grey goods' (unbleached) to prevent inspection delays