Plaid Heavyweight Poly-Cotton Twill from Japan
Plaid-patterned 4-thread cross twill fabric weighing over 170 g/m², with polyester staples (<85%) mixed solely with cotton using different colored yarns. Falls under HTS 5514.30.32.80 as other polyester staple twill-cotton mixes of different colors, per Chapter 55 hierarchy excluding sheeting or cheesecloth. Used for tablecloths and upholstery.
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
• Plaid requires color yarn proof; photos or swatches aid customs review
• Weight uniformity across rolls; variances can trigger average yarn number disputes