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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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