Stretch Corduroy Cotton Blend Fabric from Japan
Fine cut corduroy fabric primarily cotton with spandex for stretch, maintaining >7.5 wales/cm density. Still under HTS 5801.22.10.00 if cotton chief weight/value per textile rules. Used in fitted pants.
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
• Disclose fiber breakdown; if cotton < chief value, reclassifies
• Test for elasticity impact on wale measurement