Wool-Cotton Bleached Twill Fabric from Japan
A heavy bleached woven twill fabric weighing over 200 g/m², composed of 60% cotton and 40% wool, designed for durable apparel. It falls under HTS 5212.22.10 due to its bleached finish, cotton base exceeding 200 g/m² weight, and containing over 36% wool by weight. This classification distinguishes it from pure cotton or unbleached blends.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥36% wool; provide bleaching certification
• Declare weight accurately as >200 g/m² post-sizing removal
• Watch for quotas on cotton components from non-WTO countries