Blue Denim Printcloth Alternative from China
Woven blue denim-style fabric from multi-colored artificial staple yarns, 43-68 yarn number, over 33 singles per cm², under 170 g/m², but not true printcloth due to yarn dyeing per note (c). HTS 5516.93.00.10 applies for different color yarns. Used in casual shirting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document singles yarn usage and absence of multiples/cabled yarns to distinguish from printcloth exclusions
• Test for exact width if under 168 cm to avoid note (c)(ii) printcloth classification
• Use detailed weave analysis reports for CBP review during entry