Stretch Denim Alternative Rigid Heavy Blue from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

18.4%

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

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