Dyed Polyester-Cotton Lightweight Twill Shirt Fabric from Japan
Dyed twill weave fabric weighing 165 g/m², composed of 72% polyester staple fibers and 28% cotton. Not plain weave, so outside statistical note definitions but fits 'other woven fabrics.' Classified in 5513.23.01 for dyed polyester staple-cotton mix under 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
• Specify twill weave in invoices as 'other woven' to prevent plain weave disputes
• Lab test for exact weight near threshold
• Pitfall: bulk packaging may be seen as industrial, affecting quotas