100% Polyester Blue Denim Fabric from Japan
This is a woven fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, dyed in a classic blue denim shade, weighing over 170 grams per square meter with a twill weave construction. It falls under HTS 5512.99.0010 as it contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibers and matches the statistical category for blue denim (225). Primarily used for upholstery and heavy-duty apparel.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ synthetic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to heading 5515
• Provide weave specifications and weight documentation to qualify as 'blue denim' under statistical note 225
• Avoid misdeclaration as cotton denim (5209) by including dye fastness and synthetic yarn certifications