Heavyweight Napped Checkered Workwear Twill Alternative from China
Plain weave 245 g/m² fabric of 68% cotton/32% viscose with checkered yarns of different colors, napped surface for workwear durability. Under HTS 5211.41.00.40 for mixed <85% cotton, plain (not twill) weave, multi-color, napped >200 g/m². Alternative to denim in work clothing.
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 by confirming no 3/4-thread twill per subheading note
• Provide dyeing process records showing yarn-dyed different colors vs printing
• Test post-boiling weight for accurate g/m² after sizing removal