Heavyweight Poly-Cotton Denim for Jeans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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