Japanese Kaihara Heavy Blue Denim from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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