Dyed Napped Cotton-Spandex Twill Upholstery Fabric
This is a woven upholstery fabric composed of 75% cotton and 25% spandex, weighing more than 200 g/m², dyed in solid colours and woven in a 4-thread cross twill construction. The napped surface provides a soft, insulating texture suitable for heavy-duty upholstery applications. It is classified under tariff item 5211.32.00 because it is a dyed twill fabric of cotton mixed with man-made fibres, with a weight exceeding 200 g/m².
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 has a plain weave instead of a twill weave
This subheading covers dyed plain weave fabrics of the same fibre blend and weight.
If the fabric is woven with yarns of different colours
This subheading covers other woven fabrics of the same fibre blend and weight, of yarns of different colours.
If the fabric is printed
This subheading covers printed woven fabrics of the same fibre blend and weight.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the spandex is a man-made fibre and that the cotton content is below 85% by weight
• The fabric must be dyed in the piece and have a twill weave of 3 or 4 threads
• When declaring the goods, specify the exact fibre percentages and the weight per square metre to avoid classification disputes
Related Products under Tariff item 5211.32.00
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Abrasion-resistant 4-thread twill fabric made of 68% cotton and 32% polyester, weighing 260 g/m² and dyed. It is used for conveyor belts and similar industrial applications, and qualifies under this tariff item as a dyed cotton mixed with man-made fibres, weighing over 200 g/m², with a twill weave.
Automotive Seat Cover Napped Twill Fabric
This is a woven fabric of 75% cotton and 25% polyester, weighing 240 g/m², dyed in a solid colour and woven in a 4-thread cross twill construction. The napped finish raises fibres on one side to provide a soft, insulating texture suitable for automotive seat covers. It falls under tariff item 5211.32.00 because it contains less than 85% cotton, is mixed mainly with man-made fibres, weighs more than 200 g/m², is dyed, and is a 3- or 4-thread twill.
Camping Tent Inner Wall Napped Fabric
This is a napped twill fabric made of a cotton and man-made fibre blend, weighing more than 200 g/m², dyed in a solid colour. It is used as an inner wall layer in camping tents to provide insulation and comfort. It is classified under tariff item 5211.32.00 because it is a dyed 3- or 4-thread twill fabric of cotton containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and exceeding the weight threshold.
Canvas-Weight Cotton-Nylon Twill Fabric
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Contractor-Grade Cotton-Modal Twill Fabric
A 248 g/m² 4-thread twill fabric made of 67% cotton and 33% modal rayon, piece-dyed for workwear and barriers. It qualifies under this tariff item as a dyed cotton fabric mixed with man-made fibres, exceeding 200 g/m², with a twill weave.
Contract Poly-Cotton Twill for Office Furniture
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