Dyed Poly-Cotton Denim-Style Twill for Jackets from Japan
A 4-thread cross twill fabric at 250 g/m² with 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, dyed for rugged jacket production. Classified in HTS 5514.22.00 for its synthetic staple-cotton mix, exceeding 170 g/m², twill construction, and dyeing.
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
• Include weave diagrams and g/m² certifications; twill verification prevents shift to plain weave rates
• Label as 'mixed mainly with cotton' if polyester <85%; pure polyester goes to 5515
• Watch for shrinkage testing—post-dye weight must exceed 170 g/m² threshold