Stretch Denim Fabric for Jeans
This is a warp-faced 3-thread twill denim fabric with 85%+ cotton content, incorporating 2% spandex for stretch, weighing 320 g/m². It meets the denim definition with indigo-dyed warp yarns and lighter weft yarns, classified under HTS 5209.42.00.60 due to its weight not exceeding 360 g/m² and colored yarn composition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing over 360 g/m²
Heavier denim shifts to the next weight bracket within the same denim subheading group.
If yarns not of different colors
Plain colored or unbleached yarns without the specific denim color contrast fall under other yarn color provisions.
If cotton content under 85%
Fabrics containing less than 85% cotton by weight are classified in Chapter 52 heading 5211 for mixed fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight via lab testing post-sizing removal to confirm under 360 g/m² and over 200 g/m² for this subheading
• Provide documentation proving warp yarns uniform color and weft lighter shade per subheading note on denim definition
• Avoid misclassification as plain twill by ensuring strict adherence to 3/4-thread twill weave structure
Related Products under HTS 5209.42.00.60
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.
Lightweight Japanese Denim 10 oz
High-quality Japanese denim fabric weighing 280 g/m², 92% cotton with irregular slub yarns in warp (dyed) and weft (lighter), warp-faced twill confirming HTS 5209.42.00.60 classification for denim over 200 g/m².
Bull Denim Fabric 14 oz Colored
Heavy bull denim variant at 350 g/m² with colored yarns (navy warp, light blue weft), 90% cotton twill fitting HTS 5209.42.00.60 denim weight and structure requirements.
Raw Selvage Denim Roll 11.5 oz
Unsanforized raw selvedge denim weighing 310 g/m², 100% cotton with traditional shuttle loom twill and color contrast yarns for authentic denim under HTS 5209.42.00.60.
Cone Denim Fabric 12.5 oz
Cone Mills-style denim at 330 g/m², 86% cotton right-hand twill with indigo warp and natural weft, precisely matching HTS 5209.42.00.60 for other denim fabrics.
Comfort Stretch Selvedge Denim
Selvedge denim with 98% cotton/2% elastane at 290 g/m², maintaining denim twill weave and color requirements for HTS 5209.42.00.60 classification.