Heavyweight Dyed Denim Fabric for Jeans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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