Bleached Polyester-Cotton Denim-Like Fabric from China

230 g/m² twill fabric mimicking denim, 75% polyester staple/25% cotton, bleached base. Fits HTS 5514.19.10.90 for other heavy unbleached/bleached polyester-cotton wovens. Used for casual jackets and pants.

Duty Rate — China → United States

49.9%

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

Differentiate from true denim (100% cotton in 5211) via fiber analysis

Bleach level docs prevent shift to printed subheadings

Industrial vs apparel end-use; declare accordingly