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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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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