Heavy Duck Denim Fabric 400 g/m² from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Test for excessive sizing removal before weight calc; declare for commercial vs retail end-use
• Avoid quota countries for base cotton