Heavy Unbleached Cross Twill Cotton Duck
Heavy unbleached cotton duck fabric woven in a 4-thread cross twill pattern, containing over 85% cotton by weight and weighing more than 200 g/m². The fabric is not napped and retains its natural colour, making it suitable for industrial workwear, tarpaulins, and heavy-duty covers. It falls under tariff item 5209.12.00 as an unbleached 3-thread or 4-thread twill fabric of cotton.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is bleached, dyed, or printed
Other unbleached woven cotton fabrics not covered by specific subheadings, such as plain weaves, fall here.
If the fabric is denim (3-thread or 4-thread twill, warp yarns of one colour, weft yarns unbleached or lighter shade)
Denim fabrics are classified separately under this subheading.
If the fabric is printed
Printed woven cotton fabrics weighing more than 200 g/m² are classified under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is truly unbleached and not napped, as napped versions fall under a different statistical code
• Verify the cotton content exceeds 85% by weight and the fabric weight surpasses 200 g/m² to qualify for this tariff item
• Keep detailed mill specifications and a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 5209.12.00
Canvas Twill Unbleached 10 oz Cotton
A 10 oz unbleached canvas twill cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton by weight and weighing more than 200 g/m². The 3-thread twill weave and unbleached state place it under tariff item 5209.12.00.
Durable Unbleached Twill Cotton Webbing Base
A base fabric for cotton webbing, made of unbleached twill cotton, heavy weight exceeding 200 g/m² with over 85% cotton content. The 3-thread or 4-thread twill construction qualifies it under tariff item 5209.12.00.
Grey Goods 4-Twill Cotton 16 oz
Grey goods 4-twill cotton fabric, unbleached, weighing 16 oz (approx. 453 g/m²) with over 85% cotton. The 4-thread twill weave and unbleached state align with tariff item 5209.12.00.
Heavy Grey 3-Twill Cotton Upholstery Fabric
Unbleached (grey) 3-twill cotton upholstery fabric exceeding 200 g/m² with over 85% cotton content. The twill weave and unprocessed state place it under tariff item 5209.12.00, suitable for furniture covering.
Heavy Napped Unbleached Flannel Twill
Unbleached cotton flannel with a 4-thread twill weave, napped on both sides, containing at least 85% cotton by weight and weighing over 200 g/m². The napped surface provides warmth and softness, making it suitable for shirts, blankets, and linings. It is classified under tariff item 5209.12.00 as an unbleached 3-thread or 4-thread twill fabric of cotton, with the napped finish noted for statistical purposes.
Heavy Unbleached 4-Thread Cross Twill Cotton Duck
A robust unbleached cotton duck fabric in 4-thread cross twill weave, exceeding 85% cotton content and 200 g/m² weight. The cross twill variant is explicitly included in tariff item 5209.12.00.