Brushed Blue Denim Cotton-Poly Blend from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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