Unbleached Herringbone Twill Cotton from China
Unbleached herringbone twill cotton fabric (88% cotton, 175 g/m²) for slacks and vests, a twill variant. Classifies under HTS 5208.19.20 as twill weave unbleached ≤200 g/m² high-cotton fabric. Herringbone is broken twill embraced by subheading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Prove twill via T (yarns/cm²) measurement per US note
• Avoid over 85% cotton claim without testing
• Document for retail vs bulk to influence valuation