Heavy Printed Cotton Drill Fabric
Printed heavy cotton drill in 4-thread twill, >85% cotton, exceeding 200 g/m², not napped, precisely under HTS 5209.52.0020. Ideal for uniforms and tents. Twill structure with uniform warp color and lighter weft fits official denim definition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other than 3/4-thread twill
Printed cottons >200 g/m² in jacquard or dobby weaves (not twill) fall under the residual 5209.59.
If made into garments
Once cut and sewn into apparel like trousers, it shifts to Chapter 62 garment headings.
If yarn-dyed instead of printed
Yarn-dyed twill denim classifies under colored subheadings like 5209.42, distinct from piece-printed.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document weave as 3/4-thread twill via photos/microscopy; misidentification as satin can lead to wrong heading
• Check for quantitative restrictions if raw cotton source relates, though processed fabrics usually exempt
• Avoid bulk packaging without individual roll labels; CBP requires clear HTS markings on each package
Related Products under HTS 5209.52.00.20
Heavyweight Printed Denim Fabric
This is a printed woven cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing more than 200 g/m², made in a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave that is warp-faced with unbleached or lighter weft yarns, classifying it under HTS 5209.52.0020 as not napped denim. It is commonly used for durable apparel like jackets and pants. The printing adds color patterns while maintaining the structural definition of denim per subheading notes.
Printed Cotton Twill Canvas Duck
A robust printed cotton twill fabric over 85% cotton, >200 g/m², in 3-thread twill weave, not napped, fitting HTS 5209.52.0020 for printed heavy twills. Used for upholstery, bags, and workwear. Meets denim-like twill specs with colored warp and lighter weft.
Fashion Printed Denim Twill
Printed fashion denim in 4-thread twill, 85+% cotton, 220 g/m², warp-faced with dyed warp and grey weft, not napped, under HTS 5209.52.0020 denim definition. For designer jeans.
Printed Military Spec Cotton Twill
Military-grade printed 3-thread twill cotton, 85+% , >200 g/m², not napped, HTS 5209.52.0020 for spec-compliant heavy printed twill.
Overdyed Printed Heavy Twill
Printed then overdyed heavy cotton twill >85%, 210 g/m², 4-thread, HTS 5209.52.0020 as printed non-napped.
Custom Printed Cotton Denim Panel
Custom-printed denim panels in twill, heavy, for upholstery, HTS 5209.52.0020.