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