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Indigo Rigid Denim Fabric 12 oz from Japan

A classic rigid denim fabric weighing 340 g/m², made with 100% cotton yarns where the warp is indigo-dyed and weft is undyed, forming the signature 4-thread twill weave. Classified under HTS 5209.42.00.60 as 'other denim' meeting weight criteria and official denim definition for colored yarns.

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

Calculate average yarn number using official US note formulas after desizing to ensure proper cotton woven fabric classification

Include mill test certificates confirming twill weave is warp-faced with different color yarns as per subheading note

Beware of quota restrictions on cotton fabrics; check country-specific limits for origin certification