Cotton-Poly Workwear Twill Alternative from China
Though twill-like in appearance, this 230 g/m² fabric uses plain weave with yarns of different colors, 72% cotton and 28% polyester, not napped, for workwear jackets. HTS 5211.41.00.20 due to mixed fibers, weight, plain weave, and multi-color yarns.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.6%
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
• Differentiate from denim via weave inspection; plain vs twill critical
• Retain production records showing yarn dyeing process for color verification
• Bulk import only; cut pieces risk Chapter 62 garment parts classification