Stretch Blue Denim with 2% Spandex from China
Blue denim fabric >200 g/m² incorporating minimal 2% spandex for slight stretch, maintaining denim twill structure with different colored yarns (blue warp, lighter weft) at ~225 yarn number. Stays under HTS 5212.24.60.20 as predominantly cotton (>97%). Used in fitted jeans and skirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.3%
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
• Test for exact spandex content; >3% man-made fibers reclassifies to 5212.4x or blended headings
• Use desizing process for weight verification; ensure twill is warp-faced per denim note
• Include commercial invoices specifying weave, weight, and yarn metrics for smooth CBP review