Stretch Blue Denim Polyester-Rayon Blend from China
A twill-woven blue denim fabric from polyester staple fibers blended mainly with viscose rayon and a small amount of spandex for stretch, used in fitted jeans and skirts. Classified under HTS 5515.11.0010 for its polyester-viscose staple fiber mix and blue denim designation. Meets weight and weave specs for apparel-grade denim.
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
• Document spandex content below 5% to avoid reclassification as elastomeric textile under different headings
• Ensure customs declaration specifies 'blue denim' with colorfastness test reports for shade consistency
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain polyester viscose blends from specific countries