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
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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