Stretch Blue Polyester Denim with Spandex
Blue denim fabric woven from 88% polyester staple fibers blended with 12% spandex for elasticity, used in skinny jeans. HTS 5512.19.0010 applies as polyester staple exceeds 85% by weight, qualifying as blue denim. Twill construction excludes it from plain weave definitions like poplin.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with cotton and polyester <85%
Polyester-cotton blends classify under heading 5513, not pure synthetic staple fabrics.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted or crocheted synthetic staple fabrics fall under Chapter 60, distinct from woven Chapter 55.
If base is cotton with polyester <85% as filling
Cotton fabrics with synthetic staple filling shift to Chapter 52 if cotton dominant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document exact fiber blend percentages; spandex <15% keeps it under polyester dominant classification
• Ensure commercial invoices specify 'denim' to align with statistical note 225; generic 'twill' may cause delays
• Test for square construction if lightweight, as it could overlap with sheeting exclusions in note (b)
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Blue Polyester Denim Fabric for Jeans
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Heavyweight Blue Polyester Denim Sheet
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Blue Polyester Denim Poplin Blend
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Industrial Blue Polyester Denim Roll
Wide-width blue denim fabric from 90% polyester staple fibers, supplied in bulk rolls for workwear manufacturing. HTS 5512.19.0010 due to high polyester content and blue denim designation. Exceeds typical retail widths, twill weave.