Heavyweight Polyester-Cotton Twill for Uniforms from Japan
Dyed 3-thread twill fabric, 280 g/m², 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, designed for industrial uniforms. HTS 5514.22.00 applies due to weight over 170 g/m², twill weave, dyed, and <85% synthetic staple with cotton.
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
• Submit dyed shade cards and staple yarn specs; customs scrutinizes polyester-cotton ratios
• Avoid bulk packaging without weight proofs—excessive compression can drop apparent g/m² below threshold
• For uniforms end-use, note no special provisions; classify by fabric properties only