Heavyweight Unbleached Napped Cotton Twill Fabric
This woven cotton fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight, exceeds 200 g/m², and features a 3-thread twill weave with a napped surface for added texture and warmth. It is unbleached, retaining its natural cotton color, and meets the specific criteria for HTS 5209.12.00.40 due to its twill construction and napping process. Commonly used in upholstery and heavy apparel.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not napped or lacking naps
Plain 3/4-thread twill fabrics without napping fall under the un-napped subheading in the same unbleached category.
If bleached instead of unbleached
Bleached versions of the same napped twill fabric shift to heading 5210 for processed cotton fabrics.
If certified hand-loomed
Hand-loomed napped twill qualifies for heading 5208 if certified by exporting country's government agency.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing; retain certificates for CBP review
• Provide mill test reports confirming unbleached state, twill weave (3/4-thread), and napping to avoid reclassification
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; declare country of origin accurately to comply with U.S. notes
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Unbleached Napped Cotton Duck Cloth
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Napped Unbleached Cotton Canvas Twill
Heavy canvas-style fabric of ≥85% cotton, >200 g/m², unbleached with 3-thread twill weave and napped surface for softness. Fits HTS 5209.12.00.40 exactly as unbleached napped twill per HTS hierarchy and weave notes. Used in bags, upholstery, and outerwear.
Heavy Napped Unbleached Flannel Twill
Unbleached cotton flannel with 4-thread twill weave, napped on both sides, ≥85% cotton, over 200 g/m². Precisely matches HTS 5209.12.00.40 for unbleached napped twill fabrics. Suited for shirts, blankets, and linings.
Unbleached Napped Outing Flannel Twill
Outing-weight unbleached cotton twill fabric, napped for coziness, >85% cotton, >200 g/m², 3-thread twill. Classed in HTS 5209.12.00.40 per notes on twill weaves and napping. Popular for camping gear and apparel.
Industrial Napped Cotton Twill Sheeting
Unbleached heavy twill sheeting with napped finish, ≥85% cotton, >200 g/m², 4-thread cross twill. Directly under HTS 5209.12.00.40 for its unbleached napped properties. Used in machinery covers and tarps.
Napped Unbleached Cotton Blanket Fabric
Thick unbleached twill weave cotton fabric, napped heavily on one side, >85% cotton, >200 g/m². Matches HTS 5209.12.00.40 criteria for napped unbleached twill. Primarily for throw blankets and bedding.