Bull Denim Workwear Fabric
Extra heavy 18 oz bull denim fabric woven from 68% cotton and 32% nylon in a 3-thread twill construction. The warp yarns are of one colour while the weft yarns are lighter, meeting the denim definition for tariff item 5211.42.00. Designed for industrial work pants and uniforms requiring high abrasion resistance.
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 contained 85% or more cotton by weight
Denim of cotton with 85% or more cotton falls under heading 5209.
If the fabric did not meet the denim definition (e.g., weft not lighter shade)
Other woven fabrics of cotton with less than 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighing over 200 g/m².
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric's weight exceeds 200 g/m² and that it meets the denim definition (3-thread twill, warp yarns one colour, weft lighter)
• Declare the fibre composition accurately (68% cotton, 32% nylon) to avoid reclassification
• Keep supplier documentation showing yarn colours and weave construction for CBSA verification
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