Heavyweight Blue Denim Fabric from Japan
High-grammage blue denim over 170 g/m² from artificial staple fibers of different colors, average yarn number above 26, not qualifying as poplin exclusion. Falls under HTS 5516.93.00.10 for blue denim statistical suffix (225). Suited for upholstery and bags.
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
• Certify weight exceeds 170 g/m² with mill test certificates to match heavy sheeting definitions
• Declare statistical suffix 225 explicitly on entry documents for blue denim
• Watch for reclassification if yarn number 26 or lower per poplin note (a)(ii)