Heavyweight Blue Denim for Jackets from Mexico
A robust 12 oz blue denim fabric with 65% cotton and 35% recycled polyester staple fibers, featuring yarns of different colors for authentic denim look, over 170 g/m². Classified under HTS 5514.30.39.10 for synthetic staple-cotton mixes not exceeding 85% synthetics in denim style. Ideal for outerwear like trucker jackets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation proves 'yarns of different colors' via dye lot samples to differentiate from plain dyed fabrics
• For apparel end-use, note GSP eligibility but confirm origin rules for mixed fibers