Heavyweight Indigo Denim for Jackets from Japan
A 12 oz (about 400 g/m²) denim fabric with 70% cotton, 28% polyester, 2% spandex, featuring classic 3-thread broken twill weave where indigo-dyed warp contrasts with lighter grey weft. Complies precisely with HTS 5211.42.00 denim definition for mixed-fiber, heavy fabrics of different colored yarns. Ideal for denim jackets, vests, and workwear.
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 exact yarn colors (warp indigo, weft lighter shade) with dye lot certificates to prove 'yarns of different colors' requirement
• Confirm gram weight via ASTM D3776 testing; must exceed 200 g/m² after removing sizing
• Beware quota implications if cotton staple length triggers Chapter 52 quantitative restrictions