Mixed Fiber Cross Twill Luggage Shell Fabric from China
Durable 215 g/m² cross twill fabric of 82% cotton and 18% nylon, with variegated yarn colors for style. Used for luggage exteriors, it falls under HTS 5211.43.00 as <85% cotton mainly MMF-mixed, 4-thread twill over 200 g/m², distinct from denim definition. Enhances scuff resistance for travel goods.
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
• Provide construction specs (threads/cm, weave diagram) to affirm twill vs plain or satin misreads
• Monitor quota applicability if cotton staple notes indirectly affect sourcing regions
• Avoid consumer-ready cuts; greige or semi-processed state keeps classification as fabric