Lightweight Japanese Denim 10 oz

High-quality Japanese denim fabric weighing 280 g/m², 92% cotton with irregular slub yarns in warp (dyed) and weft (lighter), warp-faced twill confirming HTS 5209.42.00.60 classification for denim over 200 g/m².

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5209.32.00Same rate: 43.4%

If single color yarns

Fabrics of yarns of uniform color, even twill weave, classify under other different color provisions.

5112.19Lower: 35% vs 43.4%

If over 85% wool blended

Predominantly wool twill fabrics move to Chapter 51; cotton must dominate for Chapter 52.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 43.4%

If made up as rags or worn

Worn or used denim fabric pieces are classified as made up textile articles in heading 6309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

For slub yarns, measure effective yarn number per US note nm definition using meters per kg calculation

Request supplier affidavits on yarn color differentiation to preempt CBP challenges on denim status

Monitor aggregate cotton import quotas if from restricted countries like India or China