Heavyweight Discharge-Print Denim Base from Mexico
Base denim fabric >360 g/m², 80% cotton/20% nylon, yarn-dyed blue warp/lighter weft twill, prepared for discharge printing but classified on woven structure. Under HTS 5211.42.0040 for its denim definition, weight, and mixed fiber content with different colors. Used in fashion and custom prints.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Declare pre-print state accurately; printing done post-import doesn't affect classification
• Retain production records showing compliance with denim weave and color specs
• Beware of valuation pitfalls—exclude U.S.-added printing costs from dutiable value