Dyed Polyester-Cotton Workwear Twill from Japan
Plain weave fabric dyed for durability in workwear, polyester staple fibers under 85% mixed with cotton, >170 g/m². HTS 5514.21.00 applies to this dyed, heavyweight polyester staple-cotton plain weave, distinct from excluded napped or low-density types per chapter 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
• Confirm plain weave via photos/samples; twill patterns may shift to 5514.29.00
• Batch-test for fiber ratio; small deviations can reclassify to pure cotton headings
• Use commercial invoices specifying end-use to avoid apparel-specific scrutiny