Cone Denim Blue Twill Fabric from Japan
Classic Cone Mills-style blue denim >200 g/m², 3-thread twill from uncombed yarns of different colors, meeting exact subheading note for denim with 225 yarn average. HTS 5212.24.60.20 classification for other blue denim variants. Favored for heritage work pants.
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
• Use formula N=BT/Z for tariff yarn number; fractions disregarded per US note
• Certify non-power loom if hand-loomed claim, but typically ineligible for 5210
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification; rolls for further processing stay as fabrics