Printed Cotton Twill for Workwear from China
Printed 100% cotton twill fabric weighing 230 g/m², designed for work pants and jackets with camouflage or branded patterns. HTS 5209.59.00 applies as it's printed, over 85% cotton, >200 g/m², and not denim (lacks specific 3/4-thread twill with color contrast). The twill weave offers durability for apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to prove ≥85% cotton; blends risk reclassification during CBP exam
• Include weave diagrams showing it's not 'denim' per subheading note to prevent shift to 5209.42
• Package in rolls with clear weight markings to facilitate quick customs verification