Organic Cotton Blue Denim 13 oz from Japan
GOTS-certified organic cotton blue denim weighing 13 oz (360 g/m² max), 3-thread twill, >85% organic cotton yarns of different colors per denim note. Classifies under HTS 5209.42.00.20 for weight and structure. Used in sustainable fashion jeans and bags.
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
• Include organic certifications but note HTS classification ignores farming method, focuses on fiber specs
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'hand-loomed'; organic ≠ hand-loomed under U.S. notes
• Prepare for potential staple length scrutiny linking to 5201 raw cotton quotas