Heavyweight Blue Polyester Denim Sheet from Japan
A durable blue denim-style woven fabric from 92% polyester staple fibers, designed for upholstery with high abrasion resistance. Classified under HTS 5512.19.0010 due to its blue denim appearance and polyester staple fiber content exceeding 85%. Not poplin, broadcloth, or sheeting per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include grammage certificates (>170 g/m² typical for denim) to differentiate from lighter printcloth or cheesecloth in notes
• Label as 'blue denim' explicitly in invoices to match statistical suffix (225); mismatches lead to reclassification
• Check for napping or finishes that might qualify as 'napped' under sheeting exclusions in statistical note (b)