Heavyweight Dyed Denim Fabric for Jeans from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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