Cotton-Spandex Heavy Denim-Style Blend Fabric from China
A robust 240 g/m² fabric blending 75% cotton with 25% spandex, using yarns of different colors in a twill weave that's not true denim. Classified under HTS 5211.49.00.90 for heavy mixed cotton fabrics with varied yarn colors, excluding certified hand-loomed or specific subheadings. Ideal for stretch jeans or upholstery.
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
• Document spandex as man-made fiber and confirm cotton <85%; elastane content requires stretch testing for compliance
• Avoid denim misclassification by proving weft yarns don't match subheading note criteria for 5211.42
• Include commercial invoices specifying average yarn number per US note (a) for accurate tariff computation