Heavyweight Dyed Denim Fabric for Jeans

This is a dyed 3-thread twill cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton, weighing 320 g/m², with warp yarns of one color and weft yarns dyed a lighter shade, meeting the denim definition. It falls under HTS 5209.32.0020 as a plain dyed, not napped twill fabric exceeding 200 g/m². Commonly used for manufacturing durable jeans and casual pants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5209.42.00Same rate: 43.4%

If classified as 'denim' per subheading note

Meets precise denim criteria (warp-faced twill with specific color contrast); shifts to dedicated denim subheading.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 43.4%

If cotton content is 76-85% with man-made fibers

Material composition below 85% cotton moves it to Chapter 52 subheadings for blended fabrics.

5208.32Lower: 22.5% vs 43.4%

If certified hand-loomed by government authority

Hand-loomed status per US note qualifies for special provision in unbleached heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and ensure dyeing meets twill specifications to avoid reclassification

Provide mill test certificates confirming >85% cotton content and no napping process

Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports and declare exact weave as 3/4-thread twill

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