Japanese Kaihara Heavy Blue Denim from Canada
Authentic Japanese shuttle-loomed blue denim from Kaihara Mills, 450 g/m², 100% cotton 4x1 twill with slubby warp yarns dyed indigo blue against lighter weft. Perfectly aligns with HTS 5209.42.00.40 denim note for heavy blue variants. Popular for artisanal denim apparel.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include shuttle-loom certification if applicable, though not required for standard denim duty
• Calculate breadth (B) in cm and linear meters/kg (Y) precisely for N formula compliance
• Beware re-classification if moisture affects weight—dry thoroughly before g/m² testing