Unbleached Cotton-Rich Twill Fabric from Japan
This 75% cotton / 25% polyester staple fiber twill weave fabric weighs 200 g/m² and is unbleached, fitting 'other woven fabrics' under HTS 5514.19.90.90. It contains less than 85% synthetic fibers mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², used for workwear or bags. Not poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, or cheesecloth per chapter notes.
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
• Submit weave diagrams confirming twill structure, avoiding plain weave misclassification
• Use certified scales for weight verification over 170 g/m² to prevent reclassification