Heavyweight Blue Denim Fabric for Workwear
This is a warp-faced 3-thread twill denim fabric made from yarns of different colors, with indigo-dyed warp yarns and lighter weft yarns, containing over 85% cotton and weighing 420 g/m². It qualifies under HTS 5209.42.00.80 due to its specific denim construction as defined in subheading notes and weight exceeding 360 g/m². Commonly used for durable jackets and pants in industrial settings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing 200-360 g/m²
Denim fabrics under 360 g/m² shift to lighter weight subheading within the same denim category.
If cotton content below 85%
Fabrics with less than 85% cotton fall under Chapter 52 heading 5211 for mixed cotton weaves.
If not meeting exact denim twill specs
Other colored cotton fabrics over 200 g/m² without strict denim warp/weft color and twill go to 5209.59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yarn color difference and twill weave via lab testing to confirm denim status; ensure weight documentation post-sizing removal as per US notes
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton content if from non-WTO countries
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