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Heavy Unbleached Twill Cotton for Workwear

Unbleached 4-thread twill cotton fabric exceeding 200 g/m², designed for durable workwear trousers and jackets. It qualifies for HTS 5212.21.60.90 as unbleached, non-denim 'other' woven cotton fabric due to its weight and weave. The fabric's natural color and strength make it perfect for industrial apparel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.8%+37.5%45.3%
🇲🇽Mexico7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇨🇦Canada7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.39Lower: 25% vs 45.3%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed unbleached cotton fabrics >200 g/m² qualify for preferential 5208 treatment per US note.

5212Same rate: 45.3%

If bleached

Any bleaching process moves it from unbleached (5212.21) to bleached subheading (5212.41).

5407.61Lower: 27.4% vs 45.3%

If made from synthetic-cotton blend

Predominant synthetic content shifts to man-made fiber woven fabrics in Chapter 54.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include mill test reports confirming unbleached status and weight >200 g/m² to satisfy CBP scrutiny

• Specify end-use as cuttable fabric, not apparel, to avoid Chapter 62 misclassification