Denim
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing more than 200 g/m²: > Of yarns of different colors: > Denim
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 5211.42.00
Stretch Denim Fabric for Jeans
This heavy-weight denim fabric, weighing 300 g/m², is woven from yarns containing less than 85% cotton mixed with elastane and polyester, featuring 4-thread twill with colored warp and lighter weft yarns. It meets the official definition of denim in subheadings 5211.42 and 5209.42 as warp-faced twill of yarns of different colors. Primarily used for manufacturing stretch jeans and casual pants.
Heavyweight Indigo Denim for Jackets
A 12 oz (about 400 g/m²) denim fabric with 70% cotton, 28% polyester, 2% spandex, featuring classic 3-thread broken twill weave where indigo-dyed warp contrasts with lighter grey weft. Complies precisely with HTS 5211.42.00 denim definition for mixed-fiber, heavy fabrics of different colored yarns. Ideal for denim jackets, vests, and workwear.
Selvedge Denim Blend Fabric
Premium 14 oz selvedge denim with colored edge, composed of 75% cotton and 25% recycled polyester in 4-thread twill construction, warp yarns dyed deep blue against undyed weft. Meets all technical criteria for HTS 5211.42.00 including weight >200 g/m² and official denim definition. Used for high-end jeans and shirting.
Rigid Denim with Tencel Blend
Non-stretch rigid denim fabric weighing 11 oz/m², blending 80% cotton with 20% Tencel lyocell (man-made fiber) in traditional 4-thread twill, indigo warp with natural weft yarns of different colors. Perfectly fits HTS 5211.42.00 for heavy MMF-mixed denim. Popular for raw selvage jeans.
Overdyed Denim Canvas Blend
Heavy 16 oz overdyed denim-style fabric with 65% cotton, 35% nylon for durability, 3-thread twill weave satisfying denim specs with original yarn color differentiation preserved under overdyed finish. Classifies under HTS 5211.42.00 for mixed heavy denim fabrics. Used for bags, upholstery, workwear.
Performance Denim with Lycra
Technical denim fabric 320 g/m² with 72% cotton, 26% polyester, 2% Lycra®, 4-thread twill weave meeting exact denim definition for HTS 5211.42.00. Engineered for shape retention in activewear jeans. Features moisture-wicking properties from fiber blend.
Vintage Wash Denim Base Fabric
Pre-washed denim greige fabric 280 g/m², 78% cotton/22% modal (MMF), 3x1 twill weave with contrasting yarn colors per official denim specification in HTS 5211.42.00. Serves as base for vintage finishes in premium denimwear.
Organic Cotton Poly Denim
Sustainable denim fabric certified organic cotton (70%) blended with recycled polyester (30%), 350 g/m², 4-thread twill satisfying all HTS 5211.42.00 denim criteria including yarn color differentiation and weight. For eco-friendly apparel brands.
Bull Denim Workwear Fabric
Extra heavy 18 oz bull denim with 68% cotton, 32% nylon for abrasion resistance, 3-thread twill meeting strict HTS 5211.42.00 denim definition. Designed for industrial work pants and uniforms.
Raw Selvage Denim Blend
Unsanforized raw selvage denim 13.5 oz, 75% cotton/25% polyester, shuttle-loomed 4-thread twill perfectly matching HTS 5211.42.00 denim specifications for heavy mixed-fiber fabrics. Signature shrinkage fabric for premium jeans.
Comfort Stretch Denim Twill
Consumer-preferred comfort stretch denim 10 oz, 73% cotton/24% poly/3% spandex, 4-thread twill weave certified as denim per HTS 5211.42.00 specs. Balanced weight for everyday jeans.
Heavy Duty Trucker's Denim
14.75 oz trucker-weight denim fabric 70/30 cotton-polyester, 3x1 twill weave meeting all official denim criteria in HTS 5211.42.00 for >200 g/m² mixed fabrics of different colored yarns. For trucker jackets and reinforced workwear.
Slim Fit Jeans Denim Base
Specialty 11.5 oz denim for slim fit jeans, 76% cotton/22% tencel/2% elastane, 4-thread twill construction precisely defined as denim under HTS 5211.42.00. Drape-optimized fiber blend.
Sandwashed Denim Greige
Greige sandwashed denim fabric 12 oz, 72% cotton/28% rayon, 3-thread twill meeting HTS 5211.42.00 denim definition despite light mechanical washing. Maintains yarn color contrast and heavy weight.
Heritage Cone Denim Blend
Heritage-style Cone Mills denim reproduction, 13 oz 74% cotton/26% polyester, exact 4x1 twill matching original denim specs for HTS 5211.42.00 classification. For vintage reissue apparel.