Rigid Blue Denim 14 oz Selvedge from Japan
Heavy 14 oz (375 g/m² but adjusted post-sizing to 350 g/m²) rigid blue denim with selvedge edges, 100% cotton, classic warp-faced twill meeting exact subheading note definition for denim. Classified in 5209.42.00.20 due to weight ≤360 g/m² after processing and color yarn specs. Premium choice for heritage jeans.
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
• Retain production records showing pre- and post-sizing weights to prove ≤360 g/m² compliance
• Confirm twill direction (warp-faced) via weave analysis, as broken twill must still qualify as denim
• Check origin quotas indirectly affecting cotton yarn supply under 5201 U.S. notes