Indigo Heavy Denim Blend for Jeans Reinforcement from Mexico
Heavy indigo-dyed denim fabric over 360 g/m², 75% cotton/25% elastane-poly mix, 4-thread broken twill with contrasting weft shade lighter than warp, per official denim specs. HTS 5211.42.0040 applies due to weight, fiber mix, and colored yarn denim structure. Used for jean patches and reinforced apparel.
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
• Conduct weave analysis to certify 3/4-thread twill; photos or samples help CBP verification
• Document average yarn number per U.S. note formulas if challenged on cotton yarn metrics
• Avoid common pitfall of incorrect weight declaration—use post-scouring weight basis