Bleached Cotton-Poly Twill Work Pants Fabric from China
This heavy twill weave fabric, weighing 250 g/m², contains 80% cotton mixed with 20% polyester man-made fibers and is bleached for a clean finish. It falls under HTS 5211.20.29.40 as a bleached, twill weave cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton content, over 200 g/m², not specifically denim. Commonly used for durable workwear like pants and uniforms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify exact cotton percentage via lab testing as required for Chapter 52; must be under 85% to qualify
• Provide bleaching certification and weight documentation (gsm) to avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics