Slim Fit Jeans Denim Base
This specialty 11.5 oz (about 390 g/m²) denim for slim fit jeans is made of 76% cotton, 22% Tencel, and 2% elastane. It features a 4-thread twill construction precisely defined as denim under tariff item 5211.42.00, with warp yarns of one colour and weft yarns of a lighter shade. The Tencel and elastane blend optimizes drape and fit.
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 cotton content is 85% or more
Denim with higher cotton content falls under a different heading.
If the fabric does not meet the denim twill definition
Other yarn-dyed woven fabrics of cotton.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and that cotton content is below 85% by weight
• Tencel and elastane are man-made fibres, so the blend qualifies
• Provide a fibre analysis report and a fabric swatch to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 5211.42.00
Blue Cotton-Polyester Denim Fabric
This woven denim fabric is composed of 80% cotton and 20% polyester, with a 3-thread twill weave featuring blue warp yarns and lighter weft yarns, weighing 320 g/m². It qualifies under tariff item 5211.42.00 as it contains less than 85% cotton, is mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and meets the denim definition of yarns of different colours.
Blue Poly-Cotton Denim Canvas 14 oz
This blue poly-cotton denim canvas weighs approximately 475 g/m² and blends 70% cotton with 30% polyester, featuring a warp-faced twill weave with uniform blue warp yarns and dyed lighter weft yarns. It is classified under tariff item 5211.42.00 as it contains less than 85% cotton, is mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and meets the denim definition of yarns of different colours.
Blue Stretch Denim Fabric with Spandex Blend
This stretch denim fabric blends 78% cotton, 20% polyester, and 2% spandex, featuring a blue warp-faced twill with dyed weft yarns and weighing 340 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5211.42.00 because it contains less than 85% cotton, is mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and meets the denim definition of yarns of different colours.
Brushed Denim Poly-Cotton Twill
>- This is a brushed denim fabric weighing 300 g/m², composed of 79% cotton and 21% polyester. It is a warp-faced twill with a lighter weft shade, meeting the denim definition of yarns of different colours. The brushing process does not alter its classification as a woven cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton, so it falls under 5211.42.00.
Bull Denim Workwear Fabric
This is a heavy-duty bull denim fabric woven from 68% cotton and 32% nylon, weighing 18 oz (about 610 g/m²). It features a 3-thread twill construction with warp yarns of one colour and weft yarns of a lighter shade, meeting the definition of denim for tariff item 5211.42.00. The high nylon content provides abrasion resistance, making it suitable for industrial workwear.
Comfort Stretch Denim Twill
This comfort stretch denim twill is a 10 oz (about 340 g/m²) fabric made of 73% cotton, 24% polyester, and 3% spandex. It is woven in a 4-thread twill construction with warp yarns of one colour and weft yarns of a lighter shade, qualifying as denim under tariff item 5211.42.00. The spandex content provides stretch for everyday jeans.