Bull Denim Blue 16 oz from Japan
Extra-heavy bull denim blue fabric at 16 oz (540 g/m²), 100% cotton 3-thread twill warp-faced with uniform blue warp and colored weft yarns. Satisfies HTS 5209.42.00.40 criteria including weight threshold and denim note specs. Used for tents, sails, and reinforced clothing.
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
• Test for total single yarns including folded/cabled per US note computation rules
• Obtain origin certification avoiding Mexico/WTO-restricted sources per cotton quotas
• Package in original mill rolls with weight stamps to facilitate verification