Brushed Blue Denim Cotton-Poly Blend from China
Brushed finish blue denim fabric with cotton and <85% polyester staples, different colored yarns in twill weave under HTS 5516.43.00.10. Provides soft hand for flannels or jackets. Brushing doesn't alter base classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Specify brushing as napping if applicable, but note it's allowed in denim
• Fiber content post-finish must still meet <85% artificial
• Avoid 'flannel' misnomer leading to Chapter 52 shift