Blue Denim Fabric for Jeans
This is a warp-faced blue denim fabric made from yarns of different colors, with indigo-dyed warp yarns and lighter weft yarns, weighing 320 g/m² and containing over 85% cotton. It meets the precise definition of 'denim' under subheading 5209.42 as a 3-thread twill weave with the specified color characteristics. Primarily used in manufacturing blue jeans and casual pants.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing over 360 g/m²
Heavier denim exceeds the weight limit of 5209.42.00.20 and shifts to the next subheading in the same denim category.
If cotton content under 85% due to blends
Fabrics with <85% cotton fall under Chapter 52 heading 5210 for mixed textile woven fabrics.
If not meeting strict denim definition (e.g., even yarn colors)
Other colored cotton fabrics without denim's specific twill and color requirements classify under 5209.59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight via lab testing (≤360 g/m²) and confirm denim specs (warp-faced twill, color yarn contrast) to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates documenting cotton content (>85%) and yarn metrics to comply with Chapter 52 notes
• Beware quota limits on cotton products; track entry periods and country allocations for raw cotton inputs
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