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Bleached Cotton Denim Drill Fabric

This heavy bleached cotton fabric features a 3-thread twill weave with warp yarns of one color and lighter weft yarns, weighing over 200 g/m² and containing over 85% cotton. It meets the denim definition for subheadings like 5209.42 but is bleached, placing it under 5209.22.00 for import classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.7%+35.0%42.7%
🇲🇽Mexico7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇨🇦Canada7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇩🇪Germany7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇯🇵Japan7.7%+10.0%17.7%

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Alternative Classifications

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5209.42.00Higher: 43.4% vs 42.7%

If not bleached but meets denim definition with colored warp and lighter weft

Denim fabrics shift to 5209.42 if unbleached, dyed, or printed per subheading note, changing the duty structure.

5210Lower: 17.8% vs 42.7%

If cotton content is 85% or less due to synthetic blends

Fabrics with <85% cotton fall under Chapter 52 heading 5210 for mixed cotton fabrics.

5208.32Lower: 22.5% vs 42.7%

If certified hand-loomed by government authority

Hand-loomed fabrics qualify for heading 5208 preferential treatment per US note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and ensure bleaching process is documented to avoid reclassification as unbleached

Provide mill test certificates confirming >85% cotton content and twill weave structure to prevent disputes at customs

Be aware of cotton import quotas; bleached twill fabrics may still trigger quantitative restrictions based on origin

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Bleached 3-Thread Cotton Twill for Workwear

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Bleached Cotton Twill for Military Uniforms

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Industrial Bleached Cross Twill Cotton Sheeting

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Bleached Heavyweight Cotton Twill for Bags

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