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Polyester Twill Weave Fabric

Twill weave fabric of 90% polyester staple fibers, 200 g/m², not plain weave thus outside poplin/sheeting/printcloth notes. Classifies in HTS 5512.19.00.90 as other woven fabrics. For workwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.6%+37.5%51.1%
🇲🇽Mexico13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇨🇦Canada13.6%+60.0%73.6%
🇩🇪Germany13.6%—13.6%
🇯🇵Japan13.6%—13.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

5513.21.00Lower: 27.4% vs 51.1%

If blended with man-made staple >15%

Mixed synthetic staple fabrics in 5513; pure polyester in 5512.

5211.52.00Lower: 45.6% vs 51.1%

If cotton warp with polyester fill

Cotton base with man-made filling shifts to Chapter 52.

6204.43Lower: 28.5% vs 51.1%

If made up into finished dress

Garments from these fabrics classify in Chapter 62, not fabric itself.

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

• Specify twill construction in invoices to confirm 'other' vs plain weave statistical categories

• Ensure staple fiber origin docs; filament twills go to Chapter 54