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Vintage Wash Denim Base Fabric from Japan

Pre-washed denim greige fabric 280 g/m², 78% cotton/22% modal (MMF), 3x1 twill weave with contrasting yarn colors per official denim specification in HTS 5211.42.00. Serves as base for vintage finishes in premium denimwear.

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

• Classify as greige even with light preparatory washes if twill/weights maintained

• Use BYT/1000 formula from US notes for accurate yarn number reporting

• Segregate from 85%+ cotton rolls to avoid commingling classification issues