Stretch Denim Alternative Rigid Heavy Blue from Japan
Rigid heavyweight blue denim substitute at 380 g/m², 86% cotton twill with yarns of different colors (blue warp, lighter weft), precisely denim per notes. Classed HTS 5209.42.00.40 for >360 g/m² weight despite stretch alternatives existing. For non-stretch premium markets.
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
• Differentiate from stretch blends via fiber content lab tests showing no elastomere
• Record square meters/kg (S) and divide by 10 for simplified yarn number calc