Cotton-Poly Drill Fabric from Japan
Unbleached 195 g/m² drill weave fabric blending 68% cotton with 32% polyester staple fibers, classified in HTS 5514.19.90.90 for other heavy mixed woven fabrics. Exceeds 170 g/m² and mixed mainly or solely with cotton, less than 85% synthetics; used in uniforms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Classify weave type explicitly as drill to avoid sheeting confusion
• Weight and fiber tests mandatory; digital photos of weave aid customs
• Avoid retail packaging claims; ship in bolts for fabric classification