Dyed Polyester Twill Fabric from China
Durable dyed twill weave fabric from 85%+ polyester filaments, suited for trousers, jackets, and workwear. Falls under HTS 5407.69.20 for other dyed woven synthetic fabrics of high polyester content. Twill's diagonal rib weave excludes it from plain weave definitions like broadcloth.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Document twill weave (not plain/square) per chapter notes to avoid misclassification as sheeting
• Include supplier affidavits confirming polyester filament ratio >85% by weight analysis
• Watch for color bleeding in dyeing; poor fastness can lead to CBP holds at entry