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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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