Cotton-Wool Blend Denim Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing 180 g/m², is made primarily from cotton yarns of different colors mixed with wool, creating a subtle heathered effect ideal for shirting. It falls under HTS 5212.14.60.10 as a cotton fabric under 200 g/m² with yarns of different colors, mixed mainly with wool. The twill weave and color variation distinguish it from plain cotton fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm cotton >50% and wool blend, as required for 'mixed mainly with wool' classification
• Provide weave diagrams and yarn count details to avoid misclassification under pure cotton headings
• Include certificates of origin to check quota applicability under cotton fabric U.S. notes