Overdyed Blue Denim Base 8 oz

Light 8 oz (240 g/m²) blue denim base for overdying, 87% cotton, standard twill yarns of different colors per definition. HTS 5209.42.00.20 due to blue denim specs and low weight. For garment-dye programs.

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.

5209.31Lower: 18.4% vs 43.4%

If <200 g/m² weight class

Very light denim drops to lighter fabric weight headings.

5801.37.10Higher: 49% vs 43.4%

If narrow woven <30cm

Narrow fabrics shift to Chapter 58 special woven fabrics.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 43.4%

If textile industrial articles

End-use as technical textile moves out of apparel fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare pre-dye color specs; overdyed post-import doesn't change fabric HTS

Ensure total single yarns per cm² (T) supports yarn number calc

Avoid bulk packaging misdeclaration as sets

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