Polyester Staple Fiber Blue Denim for Jeans from Japan
A durable twill-woven blue denim fabric from polyester staple fibers (92% content), designed for manufacturing stretch jeans and casual pants. Classified under HTS 5512.99.0010 due to high synthetic staple fiber content and blue denim coloration per statistical break-out (225). Offers a denim look with synthetic performance benefits.
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
• Label rolls with exact weight per square meter and yarn count to meet blue denim criteria and avoid reclassification
• Include country-of-origin certificates tracing staple fiber production for preferential duty treatment
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain synthetic denim origins; check USTR lists before ordering