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%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
• 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