Napped Cotton-Polyester Twill Work Pants Fabric

This heavy unbleached woven fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², consists of 75% cotton mixed with 25% polyester in a 3-thread twill weave that has been napped for a brushed surface. It falls under HTS 5211.12.0040 due to its low cotton content, unbleached state, twill construction, and napping. Commonly used for durable workwear like pants in industrial settings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.7%+35.0%42.7%
🇲🇽Mexico7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇨🇦Canada7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇩🇪Germany7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇯🇵Japan7.7%+10.0%17.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5210.11Lower: 23.5% vs 42.7%

If 85% or more cotton content

Higher cotton percentage shifts classification to Chapter 52 heading 5210 for predominantly cotton twill fabrics.

5211.42.00Higher: 43.1% vs 42.7%

If dyed or printed instead of unbleached

Processing beyond unbleached (e.g., dyeing) moves it to subheading 5211.42 for colored denim-style twills.

6001.22.00Lower: 27.2% vs 42.7%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted pile or terry fabrics of cotton/man-made blends fall under Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber composition via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and qualify under this subheading

Provide mill certificates proving unbleached status and napping process to avoid reclassification as plain twill

Be aware of cotton import quotas; ensure origin documentation for non-WTO countries

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