Linen Twill Weave Fabric from Japan
Woven flax fabric with diagonal twill pattern, 90% flax content, not plain weave thus 'other' under HTS 5309.19.00. Exceeds 85% flax threshold, used for trousers and jackets where texture is key.
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
• Document weave type explicitly (twill vs plain) as notes emphasize weave specificity for classification
• Ensure no napping claims unless fibers meet note (f) definition to avoid misclassification