Lightweight Blue Denim Printcloth Alternative from China
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.
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
• 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)