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Poly-Cotton Twill Dress Fabric

This lightweight twill weave fabric is dyed and contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m². It falls under HTS 5210.39.20 as a woven cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, in twill weave and under 200 g/m². Commonly used for dresses and blouses due to its durability and drape.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+37.5%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%—10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

5210.31Lower: 28% vs 47.5%

If plain weave instead of twill

Plain weave fabrics of the same composition fall under a separate subheading in 5210.31, changing the tariff rate.

5407.61Lower: 27.4% vs 47.5%

If man-made fiber content exceeds 50% and cotton <85%

Higher man-made fiber dominance shifts classification to Chapter 54 for woven fabrics of synthetic filaments.

5211.42.00Lower: 45.6% vs 47.5%

If weight exceeds 200 g/m²

Heavier fabrics over 200 g/m², even twill weave, are classified in 5211 for increased weight category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton; ensure dyeing process documentation for customs

• Avoid misclassification by specifying weave type on invoices

• Watch for weight declarations as exceeding 200 g/m² shifts to higher subheadings