Heavyweight Polyester-Cotton Denim-Like Twill from Japan
This robust 3-thread twill fabric over 170 g/m² mixes polyester staple with cotton in varied yarn colors, mimicking denim for casual jackets. Its weight and weave provide durability for outerwear. HTS 5514.30.32 applies due to synthetic staple base, cotton mix, and color differentiation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct grammage tests to prove >170 g/m²; retain mill certificates
• Pitfall: confusing with Chapter 52 if cotton appears dominant visually