Corduroy Cotton Fabric 12 Wale from Japan
Heavyweight corduroy fabric with 12 wales per cm, containing over 85% cotton by weight. Qualifies under HTS 9822.05.01 via U.S. note 20(a)(2) as designated corduroy. Used for trousers, jackets, and upholstery requiring durable pile fabric.
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
• Document wale count (must exceed 7.5 per cm) and cotton content (>85%) for Customs verification
• Include lab test results confirming construction specifications in entry documentation
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as standard cotton fabric under 5801.22 without designation