Indigo Rigid Denim Fabric 12 oz

A classic rigid denim fabric weighing 340 g/m², made with 100% cotton yarns where the warp is indigo-dyed and weft is undyed, forming the signature 4-thread twill weave. Classified under HTS 5209.42.00.60 as 'other denim' meeting weight criteria and official denim definition for colored yarns.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.39Lower: 22.5% vs 43.4%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed denim produced on non-power looms qualifies for heading 5208 with government certification.

5209.59.00Same rate: 43.4%

If printed denim

Denim fabrics that are printed or otherwise processed beyond basic dyeing move to printed cotton fabric provisions.

6217.90.90Lower: 32.1% vs 43.4%

If cut and hemmed for retail

Pre-cut fabric pieces prepared for retail sale as 'other made up articles' shift to Chapter 62.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Calculate average yarn number using official US note formulas after desizing to ensure proper cotton woven fabric classification

Include mill test certificates confirming twill weave is warp-faced with different color yarns as per subheading note

Beware of quota restrictions on cotton fabrics; check country-specific limits for origin certification