Heavyweight Dyed Denim Fabric for Jeans from Japan
This is a dyed 3-thread twill cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton, weighing 320 g/m², with warp yarns of one color and weft yarns dyed a lighter shade, meeting the denim definition. It falls under HTS 5209.32.0020 as a plain dyed, not napped twill fabric exceeding 200 g/m². Commonly used for manufacturing durable jeans and casual pants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and ensure dyeing meets twill specifications to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming >85% cotton content and no napping process
• Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports and declare exact weave as 3/4-thread twill