Fashion Blue Denim Look Polyester Staple Fabric from China
Woven polyester staple fiber (89%) fabric mimicking indigo-dyed cotton denim for fashion skirts and shirts, twill weave around 220 gsm. Fits HTS 5512.99.0010 as blue denim (225) with predominant synthetic content. Popular for lightweight designer apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
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
• Use color-matching certificates to confirm 'blue denim' shade per statistical note
• Avoid retail packaging; import greige or bulk to lower duties
• Register trademarks if branded to protect against counterfeits at customs