Vintage Wash Blue Denim Fabric from Japan
Pre-washed blue denim with 68% cotton, 30% polyester staple, 2% elastane, 11 oz weight exceeding 170 g/m², different color yarns for faded effect. Under HTS 5514.30.39.10 for heavy mixed denim fabrics. Used in casual shirts and skirts with authentic distressed look.
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
• Document washing processes to prove no chemical coatings that could shift to Chapter 59
• Avoid common error of classifying as 100% cotton; always disclose exact blend percentages
• For EU imports, check REACH compliance for dyes in colored yarns