Twill Weave Poly-Cotton Auto Seat Cover Material from Japan
Robust dyed twill fabric over 170 g/m² from polyester staple fibers (<85%) blended mainly with cotton, designed for vehicle seat covers. HTS 5514.23.00.20 applies for twill weave, heavy weight, dyed status, and fiber specs.
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
• Provide end-use statements if challenged, but classification is material-based, not use
• Confirm no coatings; coated fabrics may go to Chapter 59
• Batch test weight uniformity to prevent under-weight portions reclassified