Blue Polyester Denim Poplin Blend from China
Woven blue fabric resembling denim but with poplin characteristics, 86% polyester staple fibers for shirting. Under HTS 5512.19.0010 for blue denim statistical class, though weave nears plain per note (a) exclusions. Used for casual button-down shirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
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
• Measure warp/filling ends per cm to confirm not excluded poplin under note (a)(i) if ≤170 g/m²
• Provide yarn number averages to avoid sheeting misclassification per note (b) square construction rules