Lightweight Denim Blend for Shirts from China
Lightweight twill denim with 70% cotton, 28% acrylic staple, and 2% other, yarns of different colors, under 170 g/m². Classed in HTS 5516.43.00.15 as other denim mixed mainly with cotton <85% artificial. Suitable for chambray-style shirts and blouses.
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
• Test for printcloth exclusion per notes; low density avoids misclassification
• Provide end-use certificates if for apparel to preempt scrutiny