Selvedge Blue Polyester Denim Roll from Japan
Premium selvedge-edge blue denim woven from dyed polyester staple fibers, replicating shuttle-loom cotton denim aesthetics for high-end fashion. HTS 5515.19.00.10 covers this as blue denim (225) under other polyester staple fabrics.
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
• Specify shuttle-loom or rapier weave in docs; selvedge doesn't change HTS but aids valuation
• Color-fastness tests for 'blue denim' to match statistical note 225 indigo spectrum