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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is of yarns of different colours but not denim per the note
Other cotton woven fabrics, ≥85% cotton, >200 g/m², of yarns of different colours.
If the fabric is printed rather than woven from coloured yarns
Printed cotton woven fabrics, ≥85% cotton, weighing >200 g/m².
If cotton content is less than 85%
Denim of cotton, weighing >200 g/m², with less than 85% cotton.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric's weight is accurately documented, as the 200 g/m² threshold is critical for classification
• Provide a detailed product specification sheet to CBSA, including weave type and yarn colours
• Consider whether a free trade agreement reduces the applicable duty rate
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