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Dyed Poly-Cotton Twill for Uniform Shirts from Japan

A heavyweight dyed 4-thread twill fabric blending polyester staple fibers with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m² and not napped, fitting HTS 5514.22.0020 specifications. Ideal for service industry uniforms requiring durability and color retention.

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

Label dyes as 'dyed plain colors' vs. printed to stay in 5514.22; printed versions go to 5514.23

Avoid napping processes, as napped twill shifts to 5514.32.0020

Check for cross twill variations, which remain under this code but require weave diagrams for customs