Dyed Cotton Duck Fabric for Bags from Japan
Heavy dyed cotton duck cloth over 200 g/m², a plain weave fabric used for tote bags and upholstery. Classified in HTS 5212.23.60 as other dyed woven cotton fabrics exceeding 200 g/m², excluding specific weaves like twill or satin. Its robust construction suits heavy-duty applications.
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
• Include mill test reports confirming yarn number average and weight per US note formulas
• Label as 'other' weave explicitly in invoices to prevent misclassification as twill
• Check for quantitative restrictions on raw cotton inputs per US notes if from restricted countries