Japanese Kaihara Heavy Blue Denim
Japanese Kaihara heavy blue denim, a shuttle-loomed 4x1 twill fabric weighing 450 g/m², made of 100% cotton with slubby warp yarns dyed indigo blue against lighter weft yarns. It qualifies as denim under subheading 5209.42 due to its construction and colour pattern.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric does not strictly meet the denim definition (e.g., weft not lighter shade)
Other cotton woven fabrics of yarns of different colours, ≥85% cotton, >200 g/m².
If the fabric is printed after weaving
Printed cotton woven fabrics, ≥85% cotton, weighing >200 g/m².
If cotton content is below 85%
Other woven fabrics of cotton, <85% cotton, weighing >200 g/m², of yarns of different colours.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fabric's weight exceeds 200 g/m² and cotton content is 85% or more to qualify for this tariff item
• Keep mill certificates or lab test reports showing fibre composition and weight for CBSA verification
• Check if a Certificate of Origin is needed for preferential duty treatment
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