Heathered Poly-Cotton Denim-Like Fabric from Japan
190 g/m² fabric mimicking denim with 75% polyester staple and 25% cotton, heathered via different colored yarns. Under HTS 5514.30.33.90 for its mixed composition, weight, and polyester staple focus. Suitable for casual apparel and jeans alternatives.
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
• Provide yarn number averages to ensure compliance with chapter exclusions for broadcloth
• Label as 'of polyester staple fibers' explicitly on docs for quick CBP review
• Test for napping to confirm weave type if resembling statistical note exclusions