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
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
• 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