Raw Black Discharge Denim Heavyweight from China

Heavy 410 g/m² raw black discharge printed denim where base is blue denim (warp blue, weft lighter) with selective discharge printing, still >85% cotton twill. Primary classification under HTS 5209.42.00.40 as denim weave/weight prevails over minor printing. For distressed jeans effects.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Prove printing doesn't alter base denim weave/weight through cross-section analysis

Use grams per linear meter (Z) formula if fabric width varies significantly

Document discharge process doesn't add synthetic content affecting cotton %

Raw Black Discharge Denim Heavyweight from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5209.42.00.40