Lightweight Blue Denim Printcloth Alternative
This blue denim-style fabric uses synthetic staple fibers in a plain weave under 170 g/m² with 43-68 yarn numbers and >33 singles yarns per cm², but classified under HTS 5515.99.90.10 as blue denim overriding printcloth exclusion. Napped finish for softness, ideal for casual wear linings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically identified as printcloth without denim features
Printcloth has its own subheading if meeting exact specs and not denim.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted synthetic staple fabrics fall under Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.
If made from wool or fine animal hair staple
Woven fabrics of wool staple are in Chapter 51.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit weave analysis proving >33 singles yarns/cm² but emphasize denim color/weave to stay in blue denim breakout
• Ensure width <168 cm if claiming printcloth-like specs to align with note (ii)
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Blue Denim Apparel Lining Fabric
Lightweight synthetic staple blue denim fabric designed for garment linings, plain weave fitting broadcloth notes, under HTS 5515.99.90.10.
Blue Denim Upholstery Fabric
Durable blue denim from synthetic staples for furniture upholstery, twill weave, HTS 5515.99.90.10.
Stretch Blue Denim Fabric
Blue denim with spandex-blend synthetic staple fibers for stretch apparel, woven under HTS 5515.99.90.10.
Blue Denim Poplin Fabric
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.
Blue Denim Sheeting Fabric
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.
Blue Denim Cheesecloth Fabric
A low-density blue denim fabric from synthetic staple fibers, plain weave ≤170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm, matching cheesecloth note but classified HTS 5515.99.90.10 for denim appearance. Used for crafts, filters, or lightweight curtains.