Denim
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m². > Of yarns of different colours: > Denim > Denim
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Products classified under Tariff item 5209.42.00
13 oz Blue Denim Canvas
Robust 13 oz/yd² (approximately 440 g/m²) blue denim fabric, 100% cotton yarns of different colours in a 4-thread twill weave, warp-faced with indigo warp and grey weft. The fabric exceeds 360 g/m², so it is classified in the 'other' denim subheading within this tariff item.
Amish Blue Denim Heavy Quilt Weight
Traditional Amish-style heavy blue denim at 400 g/m² for quilting and backing, 100% cotton 4-thread twill meeting the exact denim definition — warp yarns of one colour, weft yarns unbleached or lighter shade. It is a woven cotton fabric over 200 g/m², of yarns of different colours.
Black Warp Denim Fabric
Heavyweight denim fabric with sulphur black dyed warp yarns and grey weft, 92% cotton/8% elastane, 4-thread twill construction weighing over 200 g/m². The lighter weft shade relative to the dark warp satisfies the denim definition of yarns of different colours.
Blue Denim Fabric for Jeans
Warp-faced blue denim fabric made from yarns of different colours, with indigo-dyed warp yarns and lighter weft yarns, weighing 320 g/m² and containing over 85% cotton. It meets the precise definition of 'denim' for this tariff item.
Broken Twill Denim Fabric 10 oz
Broken twill denim fabric at 260 g/m², made of 89% cotton with dyed warp yarns and lighter weft yarns. The broken twill weave is explicitly permitted in the denim definition for subheading 5209.42.
Bull Denim Blue 10 oz
Durable 10 oz (290 g/m²) bull denim variant in blue, robust 3-thread twill, 90% cotton, yarns of different colours meeting precise denim criteria. Suitable for upholstery and heavy-duty applications.
Bull Denim Blue 16 oz
Extra-heavy bull denim blue fabric at 16 oz (540 g/m²), 100% cotton 3-thread twill warp-faced with uniform blue warp and coloured weft yarns. The fabric meets the denim definition in Chapter Note 1. It is a woven cotton fabric over 200 g/m², of yarns of different colours.
Bull Denim Fabric 14 oz Colored
Bull denim fabric at 350 g/m², a heavy variant with coloured yarns (navy warp, light blue weft), made of 90% cotton twill. It meets the denim definition for subheading 5209.42 in terms of weight, weave, and colour requirements.
Bull Denim Workwear Fabric
Extra heavy 16 oz bull denim for work pants, 100% cotton, 3-thread twill, indigo dyed warp with bleached weft, exceeding 400 g/m². The robust construction and yarn colour contrast meet the denim definition for this tariff item.
Classic Blue Denim Fabric
Classic blue denim fabric, warp-faced 3-thread twill woven cotton with 85% or more cotton content, weighing over 200 g/m². The warp yarns are indigo dyed blue while the weft yarns are undyed or lighter in shade, precisely matching the denim definition.
Comfort Stretch Selvedge Denim
Comfort stretch selvedge denim, containing 98% cotton and 2% elastane, weighing 290 g/m². It maintains the denim twill weave and colour requirements (blue warp, lighter weft) for subheading 5209.42, despite the small elastane content.
Cone Denim Blue Fabric 9 oz
Lightweight 9 oz (250 g/m²) Cone Mills-style blue denim reproduction, 100% cotton ring-spun yarns, warp indigo, weft lighter shade twill. Meets all parameters for this tariff item including weight and denim definition.
Cone Denim Fabric 12.5 oz
Cone denim fabric at 330 g/m², a Cone Mills-style right-hand twill with 86% cotton, indigo warp and natural weft. It precisely matches the denim definition for subheading 5209.42, including weight and colour requirements.
Faded Look Blue Denim 10.5 oz
10.5 oz (295 g/m²) blue denim with factory faded warp effect, still meeting undyed weft/lighter shade denim definition, over 85% cotton twill. Suitable for broken-in jeans appearance.
Heavy Blue Jeans Denim 15 oz (Pre-Shrink)
15 oz pre-shrunk equivalent (340 g/m² imported), blue denim 4-thread twill, 100% cotton with specified colour yarns. Adjusted weight qualifies for this tariff item's denim criteria, suitable for extra-durable jeans.
Heavy Blue Rigid Denim for Work Pants
Rigid (non-stretch) blue denim fabric at 430 g/m², 100% cotton, 4-thread twill with indigo warp and unbleached weft yarns of different colours. The fabric meets the denim definition in Chapter Note 1. It is a woven cotton fabric over 200 g/m², of yarns of different colours.
Heavyweight Blue Denim Fabric for Jeans
Heavyweight blue denim fabric for jeans, a warp-faced 3-thread twill cotton fabric with blue warp yarns and lighter weft yarns. Containing over 85% cotton and weighing 420 g/m², it meets the definition of denim under subheading 5209.42.
Heavyweight Cone Denim Mills Fabric
14 oz Cone Denim Mills 501-style fabric, 100% cotton, warp-faced twill, indigo rope-dyed warp with natural weft, exceeding 200 g/m². This meets the denim definition for 3/4-thread twill of yarns of different colours.
Heavyweight Cone Indigo Denim
Heavyweight Cone indigo denim, a classic 100% cotton 4x1 twill weighing 360 g/m², with warp yarns dyed indigo and weft yarns in a lighter shade. It meets the denim definition for subheading 5209.42, including the weight threshold.
Indigo Blue Denim Twill 12 oz
Classic 12 oz blue denim twill, 100% cotton, with a 4-thread broken twill weave, deep indigo warp yarns and lighter grey weft yarns. Weighing approximately 340 g/m², it exceeds the 200 g/m² threshold and meets the denim definition of Chapter Note 1. This fabric is used for jeans and heavy apparel.
Japanese Kaihara Heavy Blue Denim
Japanese Kaihara heavy blue denim, a shuttle-loomed 4x1 twill fabric weighing 450 g/m², made of 100% cotton with slubby warp yarns dyed indigo blue against lighter weft yarns. It qualifies as denim under subheading 5209.42 due to its construction and colour pattern.
Japanese Selvedge Blue Denim 11 oz
Japanese selvedge blue denim, shuttle-loomed, 11 oz (310 g/m²), 100% cotton, with a narrow selvedge edge, indigo warp and natural weft. The fabric's construction and colourway meet the denim definition in Chapter Note 1. It is a woven cotton fabric of yarns of different colours, weighing over 200 g/m².
Left Hand Twill Blue Denim 11.5 oz
Left-hand twill blue denim, 11.5 oz (325 g/m²), 100% cotton, with a reverse slant weave, indigo warp and lighter weft. The left-hand twill is a form of twill weave that qualifies as 'broken twill' under the denim definition. It is a woven cotton fabric over 200 g/m², of yarns of different colours.
Organic Cotton Blue Denim 13 oz
GOTS-certified organic cotton blue denim, 13 oz (360 g/m²), 3-thread twill, with over 85% organic cotton and yarns of different colours. The fabric meets the denim definition in Chapter Note 1, with warp yarns of one colour and weft yarns of a lighter shade. It is a woven cotton fabric weighing more than 200 g/m².
Organic Cotton Denim Fabric
GOTS certified organic denim, 100% organic cotton, 13 oz weight, 3x1 twill, indigo warp with undyed weft yarns, weighing over 200 g/m². Meets all denim criteria plus organic certification for sustainable apparel brands.
Over 15 oz Cone Denim Blue
Over 15 oz Cone Denim blue fabric, a premium heavyweight denim exceeding 510 g/m², made of 88% cotton with ring-spun yarns in a warp-faced twill weave. The warp yarns are dyed blue and the weft is grey, meeting the denim definition for subheading 5209.42.
Overdyed Blue Denim Base 8 oz
Light 8 oz (240 g/m²) blue denim base for overdyeing, 87% cotton, with standard twill yarns of different colours. The fabric meets the denim definition despite its light weight, as it exceeds 200 g/m². It is a woven cotton fabric of yarns of different colours, warp-faced twill.
Overdyed Vintage Denim Fabric
Overdyed vintage denim fabric, originally woven as indigo warp and natural weft, now overdyed grey. The base construction remains a 100% cotton twill exceeding 200 g/m², and the overdyeing does not alter its essential character as denim. It is classified under this tariff item because it is a woven cotton fabric of yarns of different colours, warp-faced twill, weighing more than 200 g/m².
Raw Black Discharge Denim Heavyweight
Raw black discharge denim, a heavyweight 410 g/m² cotton twill fabric where the base is blue denim (blue warp, lighter weft) with selective discharge printing to create black areas. Despite the printing, it retains the essential character of denim and is classified under subheading 5209.42.
Raw Blue Denim Twill 12.5 oz
Raw unsanforized blue denim, 12.5 oz (355 g/m²), 100% cotton, 4x1 twill with classic colour yarn setup — indigo warp and lighter weft. The fabric meets the denim definition in Chapter Note 1. It is a woven cotton fabric over 200 g/m², of yarns of different colours.
Raw Indigo Selvedge Denim
14.5 oz raw selvedge denim from Okayama Japan, 100% Zimbabwe cotton, shuttle loom woven, rope indigo dyed warp with natural weft, classic 2x1 twill. Weighing 240+ g/m², it perfectly matches the denim technical definition.
Rigid Blue Denim 14 oz Selvedge
Heavy 14 oz rigid blue denim with selvedge edges, 100% cotton, classic warp-faced twill, meeting the exact subheading note definition for denim. The fabric's weight is adjusted post-sizing to 350 g/m², still over 200 g/m². It is a woven cotton fabric of yarns of different colours.
Rigid Selvedge Denim Fabric
Authentic 12 oz selvedge denim with 100% cotton, 3x1 twill weave, indigo-dyed warp, and natural weft yarns weighing 12.5 oz/yd² (over 200 g/m²). The coloured warp and lighter weft satisfy the official denim definition.
Selvedge Blue Denim Mill Finish
Selvedge blue denim in mill finish, an unwashed 475 g/m² fabric with coloured selvedge edges, made of 85%+ cotton in a classic 3x1 twill weave. The warp yarns are uniform blue and the weft is a lighter shade, satisfying the denim definition for subheading 5209.42.
Standard Blue Denim Roll 320 gsm
Commercial standard 320 g/m² blue denim rolls, 3/1 twill, 92% cotton, with classic denim yarns — indigo warp and lighter weft. The fabric meets the denim definition in Chapter Note 1. It is a woven cotton fabric over 200 g/m², of yarns of different colours.
Stretch Blue Denim Fabric 10 oz
Lightweight 10 oz (280 g/m²) blue denim with minimal spandex blend, still over 85% cotton, 3-thread twill, indigo warp and bleached weft yarns. The fabric meets the denim definition despite the slight elastane content. It is a woven cotton fabric over 200 g/m², of yarns of different colours.
Stretch Denim Alternative Rigid Heavy Blue
Stretch denim alternative rigid heavy blue, a 380 g/m² fabric with 86% cotton twill weave and yarns of different colours (blue warp, lighter weft). Despite the 'stretch' name, it is rigid and meets the denim definition for subheading 5209.42.
Stretch Denim Twill Fabric
Heavyweight denim fabric (200+ g/m²) made with 88% cotton and 12% spandex, featuring indigo warp and white weft yarns in 4-thread twill weave. Classified under this item due to predominant cotton content and classic denim construction.
Vintage Cone Stretch Denim
11.5 oz Cone denim reproduction with 2% Lycra stretch, 98% cotton, classic broken twill weave, indigo warp/natural weft meeting the denim specifications. Weight exceeds 200 g/m² threshold, suitable for slim fit reproduction jeans.
Vintage Wash Blue Denim Base Cloth
Unwashed greige blue denim fabric at 300 g/m², 88% cotton, designed for vintage wash processing, with dyed warp and grey weft yarns in 4-thread twill. The fabric meets the denim definition in Chapter Note 1. It is a woven cotton fabric over 200 g/m², of yarns of different colours.