Poly-Cotton Denim-Like Twill Shirt Fabric from China

This woven fabric contains 80% cotton mixed with 20% polyester, weighs 180 g/m², and features yarns of different colors in a twill weave resembling denim but not meeting the strict denim definition due to fiber blend. It falls under HTS 5210.49.60.90 as a mixed cotton-manmade fiber fabric of different colored yarns with average yarn number 50. Primarily used for casual shirts and jackets.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45.4%

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

Verify exact fiber content via lab testing as blends under 85% cotton must be documented precisely to avoid reclassification

Provide weave structure and yarn number calculations per US notes using formulas like BT/Z to confirm numbers 43-68

Ensure declaration of 'yarns of different colors' with color fastness tests to prevent customs disputes