Indigo Blue Denim Twill 12 oz

A classic 12 oz (approximately 340 g/m²) blue denim fabric featuring 4-thread broken twill weave, 100% cotton, warp yarns dyed deep indigo blue and weft yarns in lighter grey shade. Qualifies under HTS 5209.42.00.20 due to its weight under 360 g/m² and adherence to official denim criteria in subheading notes. Ideal for workwear pants and jackets.

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.

6203.42Lower: 26.6% vs 43.4%

If imported as finished men's jeans

Completed denim garments shift from Chapter 52 fabrics to Chapter 62 apparel classifications.

5209.41Lower: 17.5% vs 43.4%

If plain colored, not different color yarns

Lacks 'yarns of different colors' requirement for 5209.42, moving to plain weave subheadings.

5208.49.40Lower: 43.1% vs 43.4%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed denim per U.S. note qualifies under heading 5208 instead of power-loomed fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use the Chapter 52 yarn number formulas to document average yarn count if challenged on fabric metrics

Ensure no power-loom certification confusion; this is machine-woven, not 'certified hand-loomed' under 5209 notes

Label rolls clearly with weight, composition, and weave type to facilitate CBP examination

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