Napped Polyester-Cotton Twill Tarp Material from Japan
Bleached 215 g/m² 4-thread twill fabric with 68% polyester staple fibers and 32% cotton, napped for water resistance in tarpaulins. Classifies to HTS 5514.12.0040 for its composition, weave, weight, and napped texture per Chapter 55 notes.
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
• Provide weave diagrams proving 3/4-thread twill to avoid reclassification as plain weave
• Retain lab reports for fiber % and staple confirmation; customs audits are common