Performance Denim with Lycra from Japan
Technical denim fabric 320 g/m² with 72% cotton, 26% polyester, 2% Lycra®, 4-thread twill weave meeting exact denim definition for HTS 5211.42.00. Engineered for shape retention in activewear jeans. Features moisture-wicking properties from fiber blend.
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 Lycra® licensing and fiber content via supplier affidavits
• Confirm stretch <10% total fiber to avoid Chapter 60 classification
• Specify apparel end-use in entry summary to prevent upholstery misrouting