Heavy Denim-Style Cotton-Spandex Twill Blend Fabric from Mexico
This 70% cotton, 28% polyester, 2% spandex fabric weighs 265 g/m² and uses 3-thread twill weave, dyed for casual apparel like jeans alternatives. HTS 5211.32.00 applies due to <85% cotton mixed mainly with man-mades, heavyweight, and twill structure.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare elastic fibers separately; >3% spandex may trigger additional textile regs
• Avoid calling it 'denim' unless meeting exact subheading note specs to prevent 5211.42 shift
• Provide scouring/boiling weight loss data for accurate g/m² after sizing removal