Rigid Selvedge Denim Fabric from Japan
Authentic 12 oz selvedge denim with 100% cotton, 3x1 twill weave, indigo-dyed warp, and natural weft yarns weighing 12.5 oz/yd² (>200 g/m²). The colored warp and lighter weft satisfy the official denim definition in HTS notes. Used premium Japanese shuttle loom denim for high-end jeans.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Preserve selvedge edges during shipping; damaged edges may complicate weight verification
• Provide dyeing process documentation proving warp yarns uniform color vs lighter weft
• Request supplier's yarn count data using HTS 'number' calculation formulas from US notes