Bleached Cotton-Polyester Twill Alternative Plain Weave

A robust 220 g/m² bleached plain weave fabric blending 80% cotton with 20% polyester, used for heavy-duty aprons and bags. Classified under HTS 5211.20.21 for its plain weave, bleached state, low cotton percentage mixed with MMF, and weight over 200 g/m². The plain weave ensures uniformity per US note (b).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 43.4%

If dyed or printed rather than bleached

Color treatment (dyed) shifts to 5211.42; bleached is specific to .21.

5208.39Lower: 22.5% vs 43.4%

If cotton content >=85%

85% cotton threshold moves to Chapter 52 heading 5208 bleached plain weave.

5212Lower: 10% vs 43.4%

If weight <=200 g/m²

Weight threshold determines heading; lighter fabrics go to 5212.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Calculate average yarn number using US note (a) formulas if queried by customs for verification

Include mill test certificate showing post-sizing weight >200 g/m²

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