U.S. exports of Denim Woven Cotton Fabrics, Under 85% Cotton, Mixed with Manmade Fibers, Over 200 g/m² (HS 521142) totaled $1.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Denim Woven Cotton Fabrics, Under 85% Cotton, Mixed with Manmade Fibers, Over 200 g/m² paid $153K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.83% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataStretch and performance denim fabrics — where elastane, polyester, or other manmade fibers reduce cotton content below 85% — are the primary commercial product in this heading, serving the global apparel industry's demand for flexible denim constructions. Turkey leads US imports, followed by Mexico, reflecting both Turkey's dominant position in stretch-denim mill production and Mexico's role as a USMCA-integrated apparel manufacturing hub. The US schedule subdivides these fabrics by weight band (201–360 g/m² vs. over 360 g/m²) and by color (blue denim vs. non-blue denim) across six 10-digit lines, making weight and colorway the two key classification variables. Importers should confirm whether Mexico-origin denim meets USMCA yarn-forward rules of origin before claiming preferential treatment.
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The 10-digit lines under 521142 explicitly separate blue denim (e.g., 5211420030 and 5211420040) from non-blue denim (5211420060 and 5211420080) at both weight bands. This distinction matters because the two categories may carry different duty rates and are tracked separately in trade statistics. Importers should confirm the fabric's colorway in the commercial invoice and mill documentation to select the correct line.
The weight threshold is determined by the fabric's actual weight per square meter as measured at the time of importation, typically verified by laboratory testing. Fabrics at or near the 360 g/m² boundary should be tested before entry filing, as a measurement variance could shift classification between lines — for example, from 5211420030 to 5211420040 for blue denim — potentially affecting the applicable duty rate.
Subheading 2 of 14 in heading 5211
Subheading 521142 · $1.2M of $5.0M
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 100% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
18.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.83% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$908KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $11.0M of Denim Woven Cotton Fabrics, Under 85% Cotton, Mixed with Manmade Fibers, Over 200 g/m² and exported $19.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5211420040 | Wov Fab Gt 360m/G2 Lt 85% Ct Mx Mmf Ydf Blue Dnm | $615K | 18.17% | 91.03% | $112K |
| 5211420080 | Wov Fab Ct Lt85%, Mx Mmf, Gt 360 G/M2, Den Nt Blue | $164K | 21.15% | 95.07% | $35K |
| 5211420020 | Wv Fb Ct Lt 85% Ct Mx Mmf (200-360 G/M2) | $112K | 3.82% | 8.86% | $4K |
| 5211420060 | Wov Fb Ct Lt 85%, Mx Mmf,201-360 G/M2, Denm not Blue | $17K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5211420050 | Wov Fab Cot Lt 85% Ct Gt 360 M/G2 Mx Mmf Ydf Denim | $983K |
| 5211420030 | Wov Fab Cot Lt 85% Cot Mx Mmf 200-360 G/M2 Ydf Dnm | $196K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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