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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%+37.5%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%—10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5210.49.10Same rate: 47.5%

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: 27.4% vs 47.5%

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: 45.6% vs 47.5%

If weight exceeds 200 g/m²

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

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

• 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