Vintage Wash Blue Denim Cotton-Acrylic Fabric from Japan
Pre-washed blue denim fabric blending cotton with less than 85% acrylic staple fibers, featuring differently colored yarns in twill construction. Classified precisely under HTS 5516.43.00.10 for blue denim (225). Popular for distressed jeans and shirts.
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
• Note washing process on invoices but confirm base fabric meets unworn denim specs
• Lab test for fiber ratios post-wash to prevent disputes
• Avoid classifying as 'finished garment fabric' if sold in bulk