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Bleached Cotton Twill Fabric Heavyweight

Heavyweight bleached cotton twill fabric at 280 g/m² with 88% cotton, suited for trousers and upholstery. Under HTS 5209.29.00.90 as it lacks the specific yarn color and shade requirements for denim per subheading note. Bleaching ensures a clean white base for further processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.7%+37.5%45.2%
🇲🇽Mexico7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇨🇦Canada7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.42.00.60Higher: 45.9% vs 45.2%

If warp-faced 3/4-thread with colored yarns

Meets exact 'denim' definition in subheading note for twill fabrics.

5407.91Lower: 27.4% vs 45.2%

If >15% man-made fibers

Blended dyed/unbleached polyester-cotton heavyweights go to Chapter 54.

5208.49Lower: 27.2% vs 45.2%

If unbleached twill

Unprocessed heavy twills classify under 5208.49 before bleaching.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document twill as non-denim via weave diagrams matching subheading note exclusions

• Use certified labs for cotton percentage and weight to meet quantitative note scrutiny