Bleached Polyester-Cotton Twill Blend Fabric from China
Bleached twill weave fabric with 87% polyester staple and 13% cotton, used in casual shirting. Falls under HTS 5512.91.00.60 for its predominant synthetic staple content, bleached state, and twill weave (617). Meets the 85% threshold despite minor cotton inclusion.
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
• Conduct fiber analysis reports for blends near 85% to confirm synthetic dominance
• Declare minor cotton content accurately to avoid reclassification to cotton-blend headings
• Use commercial invoices specifying end-use (apparel) vs industrial to guide valuation