Stretch Blue Polyester Denim with Spandex from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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)