HS Code for Heavy denim fabric

Heavy denim fabric is classified under HS code 5211.42. This classification is determined by the material composition and the weight of the textile. Heading 5211 covers woven fabrics of cotton containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, and weighing more than 200g/m2. The subheading 5211.42 is specifically for denim. To qualify as denim under the HS nomenclature, the fabric must be a twill weave (usually 3-thread or 4-thread), where the warp yarns are of one color (typically blue) and the weft yarns are unbleached, bleached, or dyed a lighter shade. The "heavy" designation is satisfied by the requirement that the fabric weighs more than 200g/m2, which is standard for durable denim used in jeans and workwear.

Products Included

• Poly-cotton blend heavy denim
• Stretch denim containing elastane (where cotton is <85%)
• Heavyweight denim mixed with polyester fibers
• Yarn-dyed cotton-synthetic blend twill denim
• Industrial denim for protective clothing

Common Misclassification

A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 5209.42. The distinction lies in the cotton content: 5209.42 is for denim containing 85% or more cotton, while 5211.42 is for blends where cotton is less than 85%. Another error is using 5514, which applies to fabrics where man-made staple fibers predominate by weight over cotton. If the fabric weighs less than 200g/m2, it would be classified under 5210.49.

FAQ

What is the HS code for heavy denim fabric?

The HS code for heavy denim fabric (mixed with man-made fibers, <85% cotton, >200g/m2) is 5211.42.

What defines a fabric as "denim" for HS classification?

Under the HS notes, denim must be a twill weave with different colored warp and weft yarns, specifically where the warp is dyed and the weft is unbleached, bleached, or grey.