Polyester-Cotton 3-Thread Twill Fabric from Japan
This unbleached woven fabric is made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², featuring a 3-thread twill weave. It falls under HTS 5514.12.00 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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester mixed with cotton, as exceeding this shifts to 5513
• Provide mill certificates showing weight >170 g/m² and twill weave type to avoid misclassification as plain weave
• Ensure unbleached/bleached status matches; dyeing moves to 5514.22.00, increasing duties