Overdyed Heavy Poly-Cotton Denim from Mexico
Heavy 12 oz+ (430 g/m²) overdyed black-on-blue denim, base 75% cotton/25% polyester twill meeting denim def before overdye. Still HTS 5211.42.0040 as classification based on yarn-dyed construction, weight, and mixed fibers. For faded apparel effects.
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
• Prove base yarn colors meet denim spec despite overdyes
• Avoid declaring as 'printed' which would shift classification