Cotton-Polyester Twill Fabric 200 g/m² from Japan
A twill weave fabric made from 60% polyester staple fibers and 40% cotton, weighing 200 g/m², with yarns of different colors creating a heathered effect. It falls under HTS 5514.30.39 as it is a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, over 170 g/m², and features yarns of different colors not specified elsewhere. Commonly used for upholstery and workwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm less than 85% synthetic staple fibers mixed with cotton
• Provide weave construction details and weight certification to avoid misclassification as poplin or broadcloth
• Ensure colorfastness documentation for multi-color yarns to meet textile import standards