Stretch Denim Alternative Rigid Heavy Blue from China
Rigid heavyweight blue denim substitute at 380 g/m², 86% cotton twill with yarns of different colors (blue warp, lighter weft), precisely denim per notes. Classed HTS 5209.42.00.40 for >360 g/m² weight despite stretch alternatives existing. For non-stretch premium markets.
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
• Differentiate from stretch blends via fiber content lab tests showing no elastomere
• Record square meters/kg (S) and divide by 10 for simplified yarn number calc