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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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