Heavy Duck Denim Fabric 400 g/m²
Heavy duck-style denim at 400 g/m², 86% cotton, used for sails and tents, with blue warp and bleached weft in twill weave. HTS 5209.42.00.80 applies for denim definition (different colors, warp-faced twill >360 g/m²). Excludes selvage-only features.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If same color yarns
Uniform color cotton twill over 200 g/m² lacks denim's different yarn requirement.
If sold as made-up sacks
Denim cut and sewn into bags or sails becomes Chapter 63 textile articles.
If under 85% cotton
Blended twill fabrics drop to 5209.49 for lower cotton content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for excessive sizing removal before weight calc; declare for commercial vs retail end-use
• Avoid quota countries for base cotton
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