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
52.4%
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
• 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