Industrial Workwear Denim Fabric from Japan
Durable 80% cotton/20% polyester denim at 340 g/m², 3-thread twill warp-faced with color-contrasted yarns defining it as denim. Under HTS 5211.42.00.60 for man-made mixed cotton fabrics >200 g/m² ≤360, excluding pure cotton. Designed for reinforced work pants and uniforms.
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
• Provide end-use statements if for industrial vs retail to avoid garment misclassification
• Confirm 'wholly of twill' per US Note (b), excluding selvage, for weave purity
• Batch test fiber ratios; small deviations can push over 85% cotton threshold