Blue Polyester Denim Fabric for Jeans from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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
• 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