Unbleached Cotton Twill Fabric for Workwear

This unbleached twill weave cotton fabric, containing over 85% cotton and weighing 180 g/m², is used for manufacturing durable work pants and jackets. It falls under HTS 5208.19.20 as an unbleached woven fabric of predominantly cotton with twill weave and under 200 g/m² weight. The minimal processing preserves its natural state without bleaching.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.9%+35.0%42.9%
🇲🇽Mexico7.9%+10.0%17.9%
🇨🇦Canada7.9%+10.0%17.9%
🇩🇪Germany7.9%+10.0%17.9%
🇯🇵Japan7.9%+10.0%17.9%

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Alternative Classifications

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

5208.29.20Lower: 42.7% vs 42.9%

If dyed or printed

Bleaching, dyeing, or printing moves it to subheading 5208.29 for colored satin/twill fabrics.

5211.42.00Higher: 43.1% vs 42.9%

If denim-style twill

Fabrics meeting the specific denim definition (3/4-thread twill, warp-faced with color contrasts) classify under 5211.42.

5208.12Lower: 20.5% vs 42.9%

If plain weave instead of twill/satin

Plain weave fabrics, even unbleached and under 200 g/m², fall under 5208.12.00 per Chapter 52 notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing for accurate classification

Provide mill certificates confirming unbleached status and weave type to avoid reclassification as bleached

Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin complies with US note limitations

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