Cut Corduroy Fabric 14 Wale from Japan
This is a warp pile fabric made from cotton with cut pile forming distinctive vertical ribs (14 wales per inch), commonly used for trousers and skirts. It falls under HTS 5801.27.50 as a cut warp pile fabric of cotton, distinct from uncut or knotted pile types. The cut pile gives it a velvety texture ideal for apparel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify pile height and wale count in documentation to confirm warp pile classification under 5801
• Ensure cotton content exceeds 85% for accurate heading; blends may shift to Chapter 52
• Avoid misclassifying as apparel (Chapter 62) by importing as fabric, not made-up goods