Dyed Cotton Denim Shirt Fabric
This is a dyed woven cotton fabric containing 88% cotton by weight, weighing 180 g/m², featuring a classic 4-thread twill weave with warp yarns in indigo and weft yarns in a lighter shade. It meets the precise definition of 'denim' per subheading note for 5209.42 but is classified here under 5208.33 due to being dyed plain fabric rather than specifically for jeans production. Commonly used for shirts and light jackets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plain weave instead of twill
Plain weave cotton fabrics fall under 5208.32, changing heading based on weave type per chapter notes.
If meets exact 'denim' definition and over 200 g/m²
Heavier denim fabrics shift to 5209.42 per subheading note specifying warp-faced twill with color contrasts.
If less than 85% cotton but still denim-like twill
Blended cotton fabrics under 85% cotton use Chapter 52 heading 5211 for dyed twill.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² via lab testing; exceeding moves to 5209.42 for denim-specific rates
• Provide dyeing certification and yarn color documentation to confirm compliance with twill weave specifications
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin qualifies under WTO allocations if applicable
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