Indigo Heavy Denim for Truck Tarps from Japan
This 450 g/m² denim blends 82% cotton with 18% nylon for enhanced strength, using dyed warp and grey weft yarns in broken twill. It fits HTS 5211.42.00.80 as heavy denim of different colored yarns mixed with man-made fibers. Primarily used in reinforced covers for trucks and outdoor gear.
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 mill test reports confirming weight >360 g/m² and fiber mix <85% cotton to avoid reclassification
• Label origin of cotton staple per US notes to check quota eligibility if raw cotton history impacts
• Ensure invoice specifies 'warp-faced twill' to match denim definition; broken twill is included