Heavyweight Poly-Cotton Denim for Jeans from Germany
A robust 4-thread cross twill denim fabric blending polyester staple fibers with cotton, over 170 g/m², using differently colored yarns for the indigo warp and ecru weft typical of denim. Classified under HTS 5514.30.32.15 as 'other denim (218)' due to its synthetic staple-cotton mix, twill structure, and weight. Ideal for manufacturing durable jeans and workwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide mill certificates for yarn count and weave type to prove 3/4-thread twill; avoid common pitfall of undervaluing based on lighter weights
• Label origin accurately for quota checks