Bleached Cotton-Poly Twill Fabric from Japan
A woven twill fabric containing 65% cotton and 35% polyester staple fibers, bleached for a clean white finish. It falls under HTS 5516.41.00.60 as unbleached or bleached satin/twill weave with less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton. Commonly used for lightweight apparel and linings.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple and mainly cotton mix for accurate classification
• Provide bleaching certificates and weave structure documentation to avoid misclassification as dyed fabrics
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect weight reporting leading to reclassification under other subheadings