Unbleached Polyester Twill Fabric from Japan
This is an unbleached woven fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers in a twill weave, containing 85% or more polyester by weight. It falls under HTS 5512.11.0060 due to its unbleached state, high polyester staple fiber content, and twill weave construction as specified in the statistical note (617).
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm 85%+ polyester staple fibers, as blends may shift classification
• Provide weave structure documentation (e.g
• photos or specs) to customs for twill verification under statistical note 617
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as bleached; unbleached status requires no chemical whitening processes