Stretch Blue Denim Fabric 10 oz from Germany
Lightweight 10 oz (280 g/m²) blue denim with minimal spandex blend but still >85% cotton, 3-thread twill, indigo warp and bleached weft yarns. Falls under 5209.42.00.20 for its denim structure, weight, and high cotton content per HTS hierarchy. Used in slim-fit jeans and fashion bottoms.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document exact cotton percentage (>85%) with lab reports, as stretch fibers could trigger blend scrutiny
• Measure weight after removing sizing per U.S. note (b) to confirm ≤360 g/m² classification
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as apparel parts; this is greige fabric, not components