Cut Corduroy Fabric from Japan
This is a warp pile fabric made from cotton with cut pile forming distinctive vertical ribs or 'wales,' typically used for trousers, jackets, and upholstery. It falls under HTS 5801.27.50.20 as a cut warp pile fabric of cotton, other than those specified elsewhere in the heading. The cut pile distinguishes it from uncut versions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the pile is cut and measure wale count per inch to confirm warp pile classification; uncut pile may shift to 5801.21
• Provide mill certificates for cotton content (>50% required) and ensure no chemical finishes that could classify under Chapter 59