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5512.99.00.10 - Blue denim (225) 🖩

Details

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Unit of Quantitym², kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)12%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty81%
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About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 5512.99.00.10, specifically classifies woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers that contain 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers, with a focus on blue denim. The "blue denim (225)" designation indicates a specific type of woven fabric characterized by its indigo-dyed warp yarns and typically white filling yarns, creating the characteristic mottled blue appearance and durability. This classification applies when the fabric meets the weight threshold for synthetic staple fibers and is indeed blue denim.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5512.99.00.05, is crucial. The sibling category covers "Other" woven synthetic staple fiber fabrics where the yarns are of different colors, excluding blue denim or fabrics with a jacquard weave. Therefore, if a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers, meeting the 85% weight requirement, is blue denim, it falls under 5512.99.00.10, whereas other multi-colored woven synthetic staple fiber fabrics would be classified under the sibling.

As this node represents a leaf in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is determined by the presence of blue denim within the defined parameters of woven fabrics containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers, excluding other types of multi-colored weaves. Practical considerations for classification would involve verifying the fiber content and visually identifying the characteristic blue denim weave.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5512.99.00.10?
HTS code 5512.99.00.10 covers Blue denim (225) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibers.
›What products are classified under 5512.99.00.10?
This classification covers Blue denim (225). It is a subcategory of Other (5512.99.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 5512.99.00.10?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5512.99.00.10 is 12%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 81%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5512.99.00.10?
Imports under HTS 5512.99.00.10 are measured in m²","kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 5512.99.00.10?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate, Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment). And 9 more programs.

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