Bleached Polycotton 3-Twill Bag Fabric from China
Bleached 3-thread twill fabric weighing more than 200 g/m², composed of 78% cotton and 22% polyester, not napped, designed for heavy-duty tote bags. HTS 5211.20.22.20 applies due to <85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibers, specific twill weave, and bleaching.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.4%
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
• Commercial invoices must specify g/m² accurately; use formulas from US notes for yarn number if audited
• Ensure no excessive sizing affects weight measurement; boil test if challenged
• For bag end-use, classify as greige fabric unless cut/sewn into finished goods