Sandwashed Denim Greige from Japan
Greige sandwashed denim fabric 12 oz, 72% cotton/28% rayon, 3-thread twill meeting HTS 5211.42.00 denim definition despite light mechanical washing. Maintains yarn color contrast and heavy weight.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Minor sandwashing doesn't trigger finished fabric classification
• Retain pre-wash weight records showing >200 g/m² compliance
• Avoid chemical bleaching that would require 5211.5 classification