Modacrylic Blue Denim Broadcloth from China
Napped plain weave broadcloth from 87% modacrylic staples, not square, 180 g/m², yarn <26, per note (a). Blue denim (225) shade fits HTS 5512.29.0010 perfectly. Common in workwear and outerwear shells.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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 modacrylic via burn/flame test; flammability docs often required for apparel end-use
• Declare napping treatment explicitly to leverage note (a) inclusion