Printed Poly-Cotton Denim Work Pants Fabric from China

This heavy printed fabric is made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester in a 3-thread twill weave, weighing 280 g/m², designed for durable work pants. It falls under HTS 5211.52.00 because it contains less than 85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers, exceeds 200 g/m², is printed, and features the specified twill weave. The denim-like structure with colored warp and lighter weft aligns with chapter definitions for such twills.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify exact fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton and man-made fiber mix, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification

Provide weave structure documentation proving 3- or 4-thread twill to avoid disputes under subheading notes

Include weight certificates showing >200 g/m² and printing process details to prevent undervaluation penalties