Heavy Poly-Cotton Cross Twill for Tents from Japan
Unbleached cross twill fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, weight >170 g/m², designed for tent and awning material. HTS 5514.12.00 covers this due to twill type, fiber mix <85% polyester, and heavyweight per Chapter 55. Weather-resistant for outdoor applications.
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
• Provide construction analysis (ends/picks per cm) to confirm not cheesecloth or printcloth per statistical notes
• Ensure no cabled yarns; presence could reclassify under sheeting exclusions
• For industrial end-use, note on docs; retail may trigger different valuation