Blue Denim Poplin Fabric from China
This is a plain weave blue denim fabric made from synthetic staple fibers, classified under HTS 5515.99.90.10 as 'blue denim' due to its characteristic indigo-dyed warp and white filling yarns creating a denim appearance. It meets the poplin or broadcloth definition in chapter notes as a non-square construction fabric not exceeding the specified weight and yarn number limits. Primarily used for lightweight apparel like shirts and dresses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
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 under 170 g/m² and confirm plain weave non-square construction to match poplin definition and avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates for synthetic fiber content (e.g
• polyester staple) and dyeing process to prove 'blue denim' characteristics