Bleached Cotton Twill Work Apron Fabric from Japan
This heavy bleached cotton twill weave fabric weighs 250 g/m² and is used for manufacturing durable work aprons in industrial settings. It falls under HTS 5212.22.60.60 as a woven cotton fabric over 200 g/m², bleached, in twill weave, not denim or other specified types. The bleaching process lightens the fabric without dyeing, meeting the subheading criteria.
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 fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing; provide grammage certificates to avoid reclassification
• Include bleaching process documentation and yarn count details per Chapter 52 US notes for smooth clearance
• Ensure no dyeing or printing; common pitfall is mislabeling partially dyed goods as bleached