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Comfort Stretch Selvedge Denim from Japan

Selvedge denim with 98% cotton/2% elastane at 290 g/m², maintaining denim twill weave and color requirements for HTS 5209.42.00.60 classification.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Elastane <15% keeps cotton heading; exact % via quantitative analysis required

• Stretch recovery test may be requested to verify minor elastic content

• Labeling must show true fiber composition for post-entry compliance