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Heavyweight Poly-Cotton Twill Work Pants Fabric from Germany

This dyed woven fabric contains 65% cotton and 35% polyester, weighs 280 g/m², and features a 3-thread twill weave. It is designed for durable work pants and uniforms, classified under HTS 5211.32.00 due to its cotton content below 85%, man-made fiber mix, weight over 200 g/m², and specific twill structure.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify exact fiber composition via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and man-made dominance for Chapter 52 classification

• Provide weave structure documentation (e.g

• 3-thread twill certification) and weight certificates to avoid misclassification

• Watch for quota restrictions on cotton blends; ensure dyeing is uniform and post-weaving