HS Code for Heavy cotton denim

Heavy cotton denim is classified under HS code 5209.42. To meet the requirements of this specific code, the fabric must satisfy several strict criteria defined in the Harmonized System. First, it must contain 85% or more cotton by weight. Second, the fabric must weigh more than 200 grams per square meter (g/m2), which distinguishes it from lighter 'shirt-weight' denim. Third, it must be 'denim' as defined in the Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 52, which specifies a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, including broken twill, warp faced, the warp yarns of which are of one and the same color and the weft yarns of which are unbleached, bleached, dyed grey or colored a lighter shade of the color of the warp yarns. This classification is part of Chapter 52, which covers cotton textiles. The 'yarns of different colors' aspect (the .42 suffix) refers to this traditional indigo-warp and white-weft construction that gives denim its characteristic appearance.

Products Included

• 14 oz indigo dyed cotton denim fabric
• Heavyweight raw denim (100% cotton)
• 12 oz cotton denim with 1% elastane (still >85% cotton)
• Heavy cotton broken twill denim
• Warp-faced heavy cotton twill for workwear

Common Misclassification

Heavy denim is often confused with HS code 5208.43, which is for lighter cotton fabrics weighing 200g/m2 or less. It is also confused with 5211.42, which applies to denim that contains less than 85% cotton (usually blended with synthetic fibers). Another error is using 5209.41, which is for plain weave fabrics rather than the twill weave required for denim.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Heavy cotton denim?

The HS code for denim fabric containing 85% or more cotton and weighing more than 200g/m2 is 5209.42.

Does 'heavy' refer to a specific weight?

In the context of HS code 5209, 'heavy' refers to any fabric weighing more than 200 grams per square meter.