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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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