Heavy Denim-Style Cotton-Spandex Twill Blend Fabric from China
This 70% cotton, 28% polyester, 2% spandex fabric weighs 265 g/m² and uses 3-thread twill weave, dyed for casual apparel like jeans alternatives. HTS 5211.32.00 applies due to <85% cotton mixed mainly with man-mades, heavyweight, and twill structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare elastic fibers separately; >3% spandex may trigger additional textile regs
• Avoid calling it 'denim' unless meeting exact subheading note specs to prevent 5211.42 shift
• Provide scouring/boiling weight loss data for accurate g/m² after sizing removal