Heavyweight Blue Denim Fabric for Jeans from China
This is a warp-faced 3-thread twill cotton fabric weighing over 200 g/m², with blue warp yarns and lighter weft yarns, meeting the precise definition of 'denim' under subheadings 5209.42 and 5211.42. Classified under HTS 5212.24.60.20 due to its yarn count averaging around 225 and of yarns of different colors. Ideal for manufacturing durable workwear and casual 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
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and confirm denim twill structure with lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates showing average yarn number ~225 and color differentiation between warp/weft
• Ensure no excessive sizing; boil or desize samples for accurate weight and yarn count measurement per US notes