Heavyweight Poly-Cotton Denim for Jeans from Japan
A robust 4-thread cross twill denim fabric blending polyester staple fibers with cotton, over 170 g/m², using differently colored yarns for the indigo warp and ecru weft typical of denim. Classified under HTS 5514.30.32.15 as 'other denim (218)' due to its synthetic staple-cotton mix, twill structure, and weight. Ideal for manufacturing durable jeans and workwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide mill certificates for yarn count and weave type to prove 3/4-thread twill; avoid common pitfall of undervaluing based on lighter weights
• Label origin accurately for quota checks