Elephant Ear Cotton Corduroy from Japan
Wide-wale cotton cut warp pile fabric (4-8 wales/inch) known as elephant ear corduroy, used for jackets and bags. HTS 5801.27.50 covers its cut pile structure of cotton. Provides bold texture.
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
• Detail wale count (wide vs fine) to distinguish from plain weaves
• Import in rolls, not cut pieces, to maintain fabric status
• Check for embroidery; embroidered pile goes to 5810