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
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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