Dyed Poly-Cotton Twill Work Pants Fabric

This heavy-weight fabric, weighing 250 g/m², is plain woven from 65% cotton and 35% polyester yarns, then piece-dyed in solid colors like navy or khaki. It falls under HTS 5211.31.00 as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibers, exceeding 200 g/m². Commonly used for durable workwear trousers in industrial settings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+35.0%43.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

5210.31Lower: 25.5% vs 43.1%

If weighing 200 g/m² or less

Weight threshold determines chapter placement; lighter mixed cotton fabrics shift to 5210.

5209.42.00Higher: 43.4% vs 43.1%

If 85% or more cotton and denim weave

Higher cotton content and specific 3/4-thread twill denim structure moves to pure cotton heading 5209.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 43.1%

If mainly man-made fibers (>50%) with minimal cotton

Material composition dominance shifts classification to man-made filament fabrics in Chapter 54.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber content via lab test; must be <85% cotton with man-made fibers predominant to qualify

Provide weave certification (plain weave only, no combinations) and weight documentation in g/m²

Avoid misclassification as lighter fabrics under 5209; common pitfall is incorrect dyeing process documentation