Brushed Blue Denim Polyester-Viscose Flannel from China
Napped or brushed blue denim twill from polyester staple mainly with viscose rayon staple fibers, creating flannel-like softness for shirts and linings. Qualifies HTS 5515.11.0010 as blue denim despite brushing per Chapter 55 notes allowing napping. Warm and drapey alternative.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Chapter notes permit napping; document brushing direction for quality verification
• Test for pilling after brushing per ISO 12945 to support fabric claims
• Avoid over-napping that could mimic pile fabrics reclassifiable to 5516