Blue Stretch Denim Fabric with Spandex Blend from Japan
Denim fabric blending 78% cotton, 20% polyester, and 2% spandex for stretch, blue warp-faced twill with dyed weft, 340 g/m². Fits HTS 5211.42.0020 as mixed mainly with man-made fibers (poly/spandex), denim weave of different colored yarns, under 360 g/m².
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
• Label fiber content precisely including all man-made components to meet <85% cotton threshold
• Test for 'yarns of different colors' via colorfastness and shade difference documentation
• Watch for reclassification if spandex content alters weave classification during customs exam