Discharge Printed Cotton Twill Shirting Fabric from China
Fine cotton twill fabric (other than 3- or 4-thread), 85%+ cotton, ≤200 g/m², with discharge printing for subtle, vintage-effect patterns used in custom shirting. Classified under HTS 5208.59.20.85 for its printed discharge process, twill weave excluding basic twills, and lightweight high-cotton composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document weave structure (e.g
• 2x1 twill) to distinguish from 3-/4-thread twills in 5208.52
• Include dyeing process affidavits specifying discharge method to prevent reclassification as standard printing
• Label rolls with HTS code, weight, and fiber content for CBP inspection