Polyester-Cotton Twill Shirting Fabric from Japan
This unbleached twill weave fabric is made from a blend of 65% polyester staple fibers and 35% cotton, weighing 150 g/m², ideal for dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5513.13.0020 due to its twill weave, synthetic staple fiber content under 85% mixed mainly with cotton, and weight not exceeding 170 g/m².
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton for accurate classification
• Provide weave structure documentation (twill certification) to customs to avoid misclassification as plain weave
• Ensure weight certificates showing ≤170 g/m²; common pitfall is reclassification to heavier fabric subheadings