Blue Denim Sheeting Fabric from China
A square construction blue denim fabric from synthetic staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm, fitting the 'sheeting' definition in statistical notes. Classified as HTS 5515.99.90.10 'blue denim' for its twill-derived weave and color, used in bedding and lightweight upholstery. Excludes printcloth due to yarn number specs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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 square construction with lab tests showing >33 ends/picks per cm² and yarn number ≤68 to qualify as sheeting under notes
• Label as 'blue denim' with colorfastness certificates to prevent misclassification as other dyed fabrics