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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of denim cotton woven fabrics, ≥85% cotton, over 200 g/m² (SITC 65243) totaled $3.2M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Denim Cotton Woven Fabrics, ≥85% Cotton, Over 200 g/m² paid $396K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $2.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDenim — a yarn-dyed twill-woven cotton fabric traditionally characterized by indigo-dyed warp yarns and undyed weft — receives its own dedicated classification under SITC 65243 within the over-200 g/m² heavy cotton fabric group, reflecting its commercial and structural distinctiveness from other yarn-colored or dyed constructions. The explicit denim carve-out separates it from the broader yarn-colored category (65244) and from piece-dyed fabrics (65242), making the weave structure and dyeing method jointly determinative for classification. Denim fabric is a primary input for jeanswear, workwear, and accessories, and importers should note that this category has historically attracted antidumping scrutiny from multiple producing countries.
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Denim is conventionally understood as a yarn-dyed (typically indigo or sulfur-dyed warp), twill-woven cotton fabric. For classification under SITC 65243, the fabric must also weigh over 200 g/m² and contain at least 85% cotton by weight. Fabrics marketed as 'denim-look' but produced by piece-dyeing rather than yarn-dyeing may not qualify for this specific subheading and should be reviewed carefully.
Denim and related cotton fabric categories have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty investigations involving multiple countries over the years. Importers should check the US International Trade Commission and Commerce Department's current AD/CVD order list to determine whether any active orders apply to denim fabric from their intended source country before finalizing purchase contracts.
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