Stretch Blue Denim Polyester Fabric from China
A blue denim-style twill fabric from polyester staple fibers blended with spandex for stretch, used in fitted jeans and skirts. Classified under HTS 5515.19.00.10 due to its 'blue denim' color and polyester staple fiber construction per statistical note 225. Not poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, or cheesecloth.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
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
• Label exact fiber blend percentages; spandex under 5% keeps it in 5515, but higher may trigger Chapter 59 review
• Include dyeing process certification to prove 'blue denim' indigo shade matching statistical criteria