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Heavyweight Blue Denim for Jackets from Japan

A robust 12 oz blue denim fabric with 65% cotton and 35% recycled polyester staple fibers, featuring yarns of different colors for authentic denim look, over 170 g/m². Classified under HTS 5514.30.39.10 for synthetic staple-cotton mixes not exceeding 85% synthetics in denim style. Ideal for outerwear like trucker jackets.

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

Ensure documentation proves 'yarns of different colors' via dye lot samples to differentiate from plain dyed fabrics

For apparel end-use, note GSP eligibility but confirm origin rules for mixed fibers

Heavyweight Blue Denim for Jackets from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5514.30.39.10