Polyester-Cotton 3-Thread Twill Fabric from Japan
A woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², featuring a 3-thread twill weave in an unbleached or bleached state without napping. It falls under HTS 5514.12.0020 due to its specific twill construction, fiber composition under 85% polyester, and weight exceeding 170 g/m². Commonly used for durable workwear and upholstery.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm less than 85% polyester mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave structure documentation (3-thread twill) and weight certificates to avoid disputes at customs
• Ensure no napping treatment; declare as unbleached/bleached only to match statistical suffix 617