Heavyweight Blue Denim Fabric for Workwear from Japan
This is a warp-faced 3-thread twill denim fabric made from yarns of different colors, with indigo-dyed warp yarns and lighter weft yarns, containing over 85% cotton and weighing 420 g/m². It qualifies under HTS 5209.42.00.80 due to its specific denim construction as defined in subheading notes and weight exceeding 360 g/m². Commonly used for durable jackets and pants in industrial settings.
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
• Verify yarn color difference and twill weave via lab testing to confirm denim status; ensure weight documentation post-sizing removal as per US notes
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton content if from non-WTO countries