Dyed Cotton Twill Shirt Fabric

This is a lightweight woven cotton fabric, 100% cotton weighing 180 g/m², dyed in solid colors, and featuring a twill weave with a diagonal rib pattern. It falls under HTS 5208.39.20.90 as it contains over 85% cotton, is under 200 g/m², is dyed, and is of twill weave but not specifically denim. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.8%+35.0%43.8%
🇲🇽Mexico8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇨🇦Canada8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇩🇪Germany8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇯🇵Japan8.8%+10.0%18.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.31.20.00Lower: 38% vs 43.8%

If plain weave instead of twill

Plain weave dyed cotton fabrics shift to 5208.31, as chapter notes specify weaves must match exactly excluding selvage.

5208.42Lower: 24.7% vs 43.8%

If yarns of different colors in specific twill forming denim

Denim defined in subheading notes requires 3/4-thread twill with warp one color and weft lighter/unbleached, moving to 5209.42.

5211.42Lower: 18.1% vs 43.8%

If containing <85% cotton but meets denim specs

Fabrics under 85% cotton with denim twill characteristics classify under 5211.42 per subheading note definition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight via lab testing to confirm under 200 g/m² and cotton content >85% with detailed invoices and mill certificates

Provide weave structure documentation (e.g

twill pattern specs) to avoid misclassification as plain weave under 5208.31

Ensure dyeing process is uniform; uneven dyeing may trigger quality inspections or reclassification