Vintage Wash Blue Poly-Cotton Denim from Japan
Pre-washed vintage blue denim, 77% cotton/23% polyester, warp-faced 4-thread twill with faded weft yarns, 290 g/m². Qualifies for 5211.42.0020 as <85% cotton MMF blend, denim yarns different colors, ≤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
• Document wash process doesn't alter weave or weight classification parameters
• Use square meters per kg (S) formula for precise average yarn number verification
• Ensure invoice notes 'blue denim' explicitly matching subheading note definition