Heavy Blue Rigid Denim for Work Pants from China
Rigid (non-stretch) blue denim fabric at 430 g/m² from 100% cotton, 4-thread twill with indigo warp and unbleached weft yarns of different colors. Classifies under 5209.42.00.40 for exceeding weight limit and matching denim specs in HTS notes. Suited for industrial work pants and reinforced apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use square meter per kg (S) formula for yarn number verification if linear meters unavailable
• Label bolts with exact weight, weave type, and cotton content to speed CBP examination