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Brushed Printed Poly-Cotton Twill for Totes

This is a brushed, printed 3-thread cross twill fabric made from polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton. It weighs more than 170 g/m² and has a napped surface, giving it a soft texture suitable for tote bags. It is classified under tariff item 5514.42.00 as a printed twill fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton, exceeding the weight threshold.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5514.22.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is dyed a single uniform colour rather than printed

This alternative covers 3-thread or 4-thread twill of polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², but dyed instead of printed.

5514.12.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is unbleached or bleached and not printed

This covers plain weave fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, over 170 g/m², in an unbleached or bleached state.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² and that the polyester staple fibre content is less than 85% by weight, mixed mainly with cotton

• Declare the fabric as 'printed' and 'napped' to match the tariff item description

• Keep a laboratory analysis report showing fibre composition and weight to support your classification

Related Products under Tariff item 5514.42.00

4-Thread Printed Twill Poly-Cotton Apron Fabric

This is a durable printed 4-thread twill fabric weighing over 170 g/m², made from polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton. Its twill weave, printed finish, and fibre composition (less than 85% polyester) place it under tariff item 5514.42.00.

Custom Printed Poly-Cotton Twill Banner Material

This printed 4-thread twill fabric exceeds 170 g/m², blending polyester staple fibres mainly with cotton for outdoor banners. Its printed twill weave and fibre composition under 85% synthetics place it under tariff item 5514.42.00.

Heavy Napped Printed Poly-Cotton Twill Blanket Fabric

This is a heavy, napped, printed 4-thread twill fabric made from polyester staple fibres blended with cotton. It weighs more than 170 g/m² and has a brushed surface for a plush feel, making it suitable for blankets. It is classified under tariff item 5514.42.00 as a printed twill fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton, exceeding the weight threshold.

Heavy Poly-Cotton Printed Twill Curtain Fabric

A printed 4-thread twill fabric over 170 g/m², blending polyester staple fibres (<85%) mainly with cotton for window treatments. Its printed twill weave and fibre composition qualify it for tariff item 5514.42.00.

Heavy Printed Poly-Cotton Cross Twill Upholstery Fabric

A heavy printed cross twill fabric weighing over 170 g/m², blending polyester staple fibres with cotton for upholstery use. The printed 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave and fibre mix under 85% synthetics qualify it for tariff item 5514.42.00.

Heavyweight Printed Cross Twill Poly-Cotton Dress Fabric

This printed cross twill dress fabric exceeds 170 g/m² and blends polyester staple fibres with cotton. Its printed 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave and fibre composition under 85% synthetics place it under tariff item 5514.42.00.