Cone Denim Blue Fabric 9 oz

Lightweight 9 oz (250 g/m²) Cone Mills-style blue denim reproduction, 100% cotton ring-spun yarns, warp indigo, weft lighter shade twill. Meets all 5209.42.00.20 parameters including weight limit and subheading denim definition. For lightweight chinos and shirting.

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 other blue denim statistical breaks

Specific stat suffixes within 5209.42 differentiate minor variations.

5408Lower: 22% vs 43.4%

If high synthetic stretch content

Dominant man-made fibers shift to Chapter 54 braided fabrics.

5902.10.00Lower: 40.8% vs 43.4%

If for tire cord reinforcement

Industrial end-use with treatments moves to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify ring-spun vs open-end in docs if yarn number calculation arises per U.S. note

Confirm no selvage exclusion affects weave uniformity requirements

Use commercial invoices detailing exact g/m² for quick CBP clearance

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