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5209.42.00.60 - Weighing not more than 360 g/m² (218) 🖩

Details

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Unit of Quantitym², kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)8.4%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty20.9%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 5209.42.00.60, specifically covers denim woven fabrics made from cotton, containing at least 85% cotton by weight, and weighing more than 200 g/m². The defining characteristic for this particular sub-classification is that the fabric weighs more than 200 g/m² but does not exceed 360 g/m². This weight range is crucial for distinguishing these denim fabrics from heavier varieties.

This classification is differentiated from its sibling category, 5209.42.00.80, primarily by weight. While both are "Other denim" with yarns of different colors and weighing over 200 g/m², 5209.42.00.60 is specifically for denim weighing *up to and including* 360 g/m², whereas 5209.42.00.80 is for denim weighing *more than* 360 g/m². Both fall under the broader umbrella of woven cotton fabrics, weighing more than 200 g/m².

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise weight criteria of the denim fabric. Examples of goods that would fall under this classification include many common denim materials used for apparel like jeans, jackets, and skirts, where the fabric's weight is a key determining factor in its suitability and common use.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5209.42.00.60?
HTS code 5209.42.00.60 covers Weighing not more than 360 g/m² (218) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 52: Cotton.
›What products are classified under 5209.42.00.60?
This classification covers Weighing not more than 360 g/m² (218). It is a subcategory of Other denim:.
›What is the import duty rate for 5209.42.00.60?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5209.42.00.60 is 8.4%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 20.9%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5209.42.00.60?
Imports under HTS 5209.42.00.60 are measured in m²","kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 5209.42.00.60?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate, Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment). And 9 more programs.

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