Polyester-Cotton Denim Twill Fabric from Japan
This is a 3-thread twill woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², featuring yarns of different colors to create the classic denim look with a blue warp and white filling. It falls under HTS 5514.30.32.15 as 'other denim' because it matches the denim definition for synthetic staple-cotton blends in twill weave, excluding specific statistical categories. Commonly used for casual apparel and upholstery.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple; ensure weight exceeds 170 g/m² with documentation
• Watch for misclassification as 100% cotton denim under 5209.42