Heavyweight Cotton Denim Work Pants Fabric
A warp-faced 3-thread twill fabric containing 88% cotton and weighing 280 g/m², with indigo-dyed warp yarns and lighter weft yarns. This fabric meets the denim definition in Chapter Note 1, but is classified under this item as 'other' twill if it does not meet all criteria for 5209.42.00. It is not napped and is used for work pants.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric fully meets the denim definition (warp-faced twill with warp yarns of one colour and weft yarns lighter or unbleached)
Denim has a specific subheading, 5209.42.00, which takes precedence.
If the weave is not a 3-thread or 4-thread twill
Other weaves are classified under 5209.49.00.
If cotton content is between 50% and 85%
Blended fabrics fall under heading 5211.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This fabric may qualify as denim under Chapter Note 1, which would classify it under 5209.42.00 instead
• Verify the exact weave structure and yarn colours to determine the correct subheading
• If it does not meet the denim definition, it falls under 5209.43.00
• Keep detailed specifications for CBSA
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