Cone Denim Blue Twill Fabric from China
Classic Cone Mills-style blue denim >200 g/m², 3-thread twill from uncombed yarns of different colors, meeting exact subheading note for denim with 225 yarn average. HTS 5212.24.60.20 classification for other blue denim variants. Favored for heritage work pants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use formula N=BT/Z for tariff yarn number; fractions disregarded per US note
• Certify non-power loom if hand-loomed claim, but typically ineligible for 5210
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification; rolls for further processing stay as fabrics