Printed Poly-Cotton Denim Shirt Fabric

This lightweight printed fabric is made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m², in a 3-thread twill weave with colored warp and lighter weft yarns. It falls under HTS 5210.59.10.00 as a printed woven cotton blend fabric under 85% cotton with man-made fibers, specifically 3-thread twill. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+35.0%45%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

5210.49.10Same rate: 45%

If plain weave instead of twill

Plain weave printed cotton blends shift to 5210.49, as twill-specific subheading requires 3- or 4-thread twill weave.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 45%

If >85% man-made fibers

Higher man-made content moves to Chapter 54 woven fabrics of synthetic filaments, not cotton-predominant blends.

5211.59.00Lower: 43.1% vs 45%

If weight exceeds 200 g/m²

Heavier twill fabrics >200 g/m² classify under 5211, separating lightweight from medium-weight cotton blends.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton and man-made mix; provide mill test certificate

Ensure weave is certified as 3- or 4-thread twill per Chapter 52 notes; photos or swatches aid CBP review

Avoid misclassification as denim (5209.42) by documenting weft not matching strict definition; watch weight under 200 g/m²