Blue Polyester Denim Fabric for Jeans

This is a woven blue denim fabric made from polyester staple fibers, weighing over 170 g/m² with a twill weave mimicking traditional cotton denim. It falls under HTS 5515.19.00.10 as 'blue denim' specified for other polyester staple fiber woven fabrics. Primarily used in manufacturing casual pants and jackets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5515.21.00Lower: 35% vs 47%

If made from acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers

Chapter 55 separates polyester (5515.1) from acrylic staple fiber fabrics (5515.2), changing the subheading based on fiber type.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 47%

If containing 85% or more cotton with polyester as secondary fiber

Predominantly cotton woven fabrics fall under Chapter 52, not synthetic staple fibers in Chapter 55.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 47%

If coated or laminated with polyurethane for waterproofing

Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, or laminated shift to Chapter 59, regardless of base fiber composition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight and yarn composition via lab tests to confirm polyester staple fiber content over 85% for Chapter 55 classification

Provide mill certificates and weave structure details to customs to distinguish from cotton denim under Chapter 52

Avoid misdeclaration as apparel fabric; declare as greige or finished yardage to prevent reclassification