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  • What HTS codes cover denim imports into US?

    Normally denim is referred to by the most common HTS Code 520942 .
    However, the Category 225 for imports of Denim into USA, contains many more HTS codes which are used to determine the aggregate imports of Denim there. Have a look :

    HTS CODE DESCRIPTION
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    5209.42.0020 WOV FAB GT=85% COT GT 200 & LT=360 G/M2 YR D C B
    5209.42.0040 WOV FAB GT=85% COT GT 360 G/M2 YR DF CL BLUE DENIM
    5211.42.0020 WV FB CT LT 85% CT MX MMF (200-360 G/M2)
    5211.42.0040 WOV FAB GT 360M/G2 LT 85% CT MX MMF YDF BLUE DENIM
    5212.24.6020 OTH WOV FAB COT GT 200G/M2 YDC LT 36% W/FAH DENIM
    5512.19.0010 WV FB SYN GT=85% SYN GT=85% PLY OTH BLUE DENIM
    5512.29.0010 WV FB SYN ST GT=85% SYN GT=85% A/M OTH-BLUE DENIM
    5512.99.0010 WOV FAB SYN STAPLE GT=85% SYN STAPLE FIB NESOI
    5514.30.3210 WV FB SY LT 85% M C GT 170G/M2 YDC 3-4T PSF BLU DENIM
    5514.30.3910 WV FB SY LT 85% M C GT 170G/M2 YDC OT WV FB BL DENIM
    5514.32.0010* WV FB SY SF170G/M2 YDC 3-4T PSF BLUE DENIM
    5514.39.0010* WV FB SY SF170G/M2 YDC OT WV FB BL DENIM
    5515.11.0010 OTH WOV FAB SYN PLY S F M VIS RAY S F BLUE DENIM
    5515.19.0010 OTH WOV FAB SYN PLY ST FIB OTHER S F BLUE DENIM
    5515.29.0010 OTH WOV FAB SYN AC/MA ST FB OTHER BLUE DENIM
    5515.99.0010* OTH WOVEN FAB OF SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBERS O BLUE DENIM
    5515.99.9010 OTH WOVEN FAB OF SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBERS O BLUE DENIM
    5516.43.0010 WOV FAB LT 85% ART ST FB MX M/S COT YDF BLUE DENIM
    5516.93.0010 WOV FAB ARTIF STP FIB OTH YR DIF CLRS BLUE DENIM

    I was also not really aware that so many HTS CATEGORIES (19!)do cover denim imports into US. A good revelation….

  • EU Imports Tariffs for Denim Fabrics from all major countries

    Here is a list of tariff schedule for import of denim fabrics into the EU from various countries of the world.

    Import Tariffs in Eu for Denim Fabric (HS Code -520942)
    Country Tariff Pref. Code
    Argentina 6.40% SPGL
    Bangladesh 0% SPGA
    Brazil 6.40% SPGL
    Cambodia 0% SPGA
    China 8%
    Colombia 0% SPGE
    Dominican Republic 0% LOMA
    Egypt 0% EG
    Hong Kong 8%
    India 8%
    Indonesia 6.40% SPGL
    Israel 0% IL
    Jordan 0% JO
    Japan 8%
    Kazakhastan 6.40% SPGL
    Kuwait 6.40% SPGL
    Lebanon 0% LB
    Madagascar 0% LOMA
    Nepal 0% SPGA
    Pakistan 6.40% SPGL e
    Philippines 6.40% SPGL
    Russia 6.40% SPGL
    South Africa 0% ZA
    South Korea 8%
    Sri Lanka 0% SPGE
    Tajikistan 6.40% SPGL
    Taiwan 8%
    Thailand 6.40% SPGL
    Tunisia 0% TN
    Turkey 0% TR
    Turkmenistan 6.40% SPGL
    Ukraine 6.40% SPGL
    UAE 6.40% SPGL
    Uzbekistan 6.40% SPGL
    Vietnam 6.40% SPGL

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  • US Import tariffs on Denim Fabrics

    2006
    TARIFFS on imports from Tariff Rates
    1 MFN Countries(Now called 8.40%
    Normal Trade Relations – NTR)
    2 Non- NTR 20.90%
    3 AGOA countries 0%
    4 CBI (Caribbean Basis Initiative) Countries 0%
    5 Morocco 3.30%
    6 Jordan 0%
    7 Singapore 0%
    8 Chile 0%
    9 Australia 0%
    10 Bahrain 0%
    11 CAFTA Countries 0%
    12 Andean Agreement Countries 0%
    13 NAFTA countries 0%
    Source- USITC

  • US Imports of Denim Fabrics In The Years- 2005 & 2006

      2005 (sq.m) 2006(sq.mtr) 2005(lin.mtrs) 2006(lin.mtrs).    
    World 58270131 45273018 38.34 29.78    
    Indonesia 801880 240736 0.53 0.16    
    India 621508 1264583 0.41 0.83    
    Hong Kong 7160224 1677064 4.71 1.1    
    Turkey 4053331 3341844 2.67 2.2    
    Mexico 13999399 4653123 9.21 3.06    
    Japan 5182921 5101084 3.41 3.36    
    Taiwan 7280733 5954411 4.79 3.92    
    Italy 9616660 10174997 6.33 6.69    
    China 7439616 11294603 4.89 7.43    
             

    Note: The Sq.mtr quantities have been converted to the Linear mtrs by a conversion of 1.52 mtr width.

    The imports of denim fabrics into the US is understandably showing southward signs due to continuous reduction in garmenting activity in the US. With a total imports of about 29 million metres, the fall is of the tune of about 30%. This trend has been growing since late 1990s and is expected to continue so.

    The biggest loser has been Mexico, which witnessed more than 60% fall in exports. Also Hongkong witnessed more than 75% fall in exports , but exports from China showed an increase of more than 50% – which perhaps shows that more exports of Chinese fabrics is being made directly rather than through Hong Kong.

    India also showed some improvement on a small base of less than half a million metres .But this hardly makes a difference to a large exporter country like India

    Italy, which had been going very strong on exports of denim fabric to US niche brands , maintained its volumes .