Rigid Selvedge Denim Fabric from Mexico
Authentic 12 oz selvedge denim with 100% cotton, 3x1 twill weave, indigo-dyed warp, and natural weft yarns weighing 12.5 oz/yd² (>200 g/m²). The colored warp and lighter weft satisfy the official denim definition in HTS notes. Used premium Japanese shuttle loom denim for high-end jeans.
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
• Preserve selvedge edges during shipping; damaged edges may complicate weight verification
• Provide dyeing process documentation proving warp yarns uniform color vs lighter weft
• Request supplier's yarn count data using HTS 'number' calculation formulas from US notes